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EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 30 MIN

Episode 76: What are you running for?

from Todd Talk · host authortoddwhiller

We all run. Sometimes we're running away from burnout, stress, disappointment, fear, or circumstances we no longer want in our lives. Other times, we're running toward purpose, fulfillment, growth, and the future we hope to create. The actions may look the same from the outside, but the motivation behind them couldn't be more different. In this episode of Todd Talk, Todd explores the powerful distinction between running away from something you don't want and running toward something you do. He shares why pain often becomes the catalyst for change, why escaping a difficult situation isn't the same as building a meaningful future, and how focusing on what you're moving toward can create lasting momentum. If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I know what I don't want anymore, but I'm not sure what I do want," this episode is for you. Because while fear may get you moving, purpose is what keeps you going. Join the conversation as we explore what it means to stop measuring distance from your past and start measuring progress toward your future.

We all run. Sometimes we're running away from burnout, stress, disappointment, fear, or circumstances we no longer want in our lives. Other times, we're running toward purpose, fulfillment, growth, and the future we hope to create. The actions may look the same from the outside, but the motivation behind them couldn't be more different. In this episode of Todd Talk, Todd explores the powerful distinction between running away from something you don't want and running toward something you do. He shares why pain often becomes the catalyst for change, why escaping a difficult situation isn't the same as building a meaningful future, and how focusing on what you're moving toward can create lasting momentum. If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I know what I don't want anymore, but I'm not sure what I do want," this episode is for you. Because while fear may get you moving, purpose is what keeps you going. Join the conversation as we explore what it means to stop measuring distance from your past and start measuring progress toward your future.

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