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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 48 MIN

936 | 5 Reasons You Keep Quitting On Yourself (and how to stop!)

from The Rachel Hollis Podcast · host Rachel Hollis

Fan Fave Replay Original Air Date - December 16, 2024Rise is Back! Get your tickets while they last! - Live Events!!Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.comHave you ever wondered why so many people give up on their dreams? In this episode, we’re diving into the five biggest reasons people quit—and more importantly, how you can avoid falling into the same traps. Whether it’s fear of failure, lack of support, or feeling stuck when the road gets tough, we’ll unpack the hidden obstacles that hold people back and share actionable advice to help you stay motivated, focused, and on track. If you’ve ever felt like giving up on a goal, this episode is for you. Let’s turn those doubts into determination!Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!00:00 Stop Wasting Energy on Naysayers01:02 Introduction to the Podcast01:42 Why People Give Up on Their Dreams02:29 The Power of Tenacity03:11 Five Reasons People Give Up on Dreams03:45 Voice of Authority: A Dream Killer05:00 Rachel's Journey to Becoming an Author10:57 Self-Publishing Success19:26 Handling Unsolicited Opinions25:50 When Someone Else Beats You to It26:03 Your Unique Story Matters27:18 Facing the Fear of Competition27:54 Embracing the Hard Work30:02 Breaking Down Big Dreams32:12 Surround Yourself with Dreamers34:40 The Long Journey to Success39:47 Turning Short-Term Failures into Long-Term Wins46:21 Final Thoughts and EncouragementSign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fan Fave Replay Original Air Date - December 16, 2024 Rise is Back! Get your tickets while they last! - Live Events!! Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Have you ever wondered why so many people give up on their dreams? In this episode, we’re diving into the five biggest reasons people quit—and more importantly, how you can avoid falling into the same traps. Whether it’s fear of failure, lack of support, or feeling stuck when the road gets tough, we’ll unpack the hidden obstacles that hold people back and share actionable advice to help you stay motivated, focused, and on track. If you’ve ever felt like giving up on a goal, this episode is for you. Let’s turn those doubts into determination! Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 00:00 Stop Wasting Energy on Naysayers 01:02 Introduction to the Podcast 01:42 Why People Give Up on Their Dreams 02:29 The Power of Tenacity 03:11 Five Reasons People Give Up on Dreams 03:45 Voice of Authority: A Dream Killer 05:00 Rachel's Journey to Becoming an Author 10:57 Self-Publishing Success 19:26 Handling Unsolicited Opinions 25:50 When Someone Else Beats You to It 26:03 Your Unique Story Matters 27:18 Facing the Fear of Competition 27:54 Embracing the Hard Work 30:02 Breaking Down Big Dreams 32:12 Surround Yourself with Dreamers 34:40 The Long Journey to Success 39:47 Turning Short-Term Failures into Long-Term Wins 46:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

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Fan Fave Replay Original Air Date - December 16, 2024Rise is Back! Get your tickets while they last! - Live Events!!Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.comHave you ever wondered why so many people give...

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