Stop Setting Goals (Here's What to Do Instead)

Every January, millions of us set goals, and by the 17th, most of us have already quit. We've been told the problem is discipline. But what if the problem is having a goal in the first place? In this episode, I'm sharing the five real reasons I haven't set goals for myself for years. No weight goal, no revenue goal, no life milestone. This conversation actually started with my 21-year-old daughter, Grace, who told me she didn't know how to answer the question, "What's your goal?" As I listened to her, I realized I've felt the same way for years, even as an entrepreneur who's built multiple businesses. I'm walking you through the trap of outcome goals versus behaviors we can actually control, the arrival fallacy, and what I call your "blueprint" for personal growth. Conclusion Rather than asking yourself what you want to achieve, I encourage you to ask a much more powerful question: Who are you becoming? That simple shift will change how you approach your health, relationships, purpose, and life. In This Episode: - Reason #1: My faith - Reason #2: Goals limit what you believe is possible - Reason #3: Most goals are not in our control - Reason #4: The “arrival fallacy” - Reason #5: Unmeasurable desires - Building your blueprint for personal growth Mentioned in the Episode: -The Meaning of Your Life by Arthur Brooks: https://a.co/d/06e3E8Hm -Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://a.co/d/0bNGSVPi -Join Carrie Live Every Morning: https://www.instagram.com/carrie_lupoli/ -Join the BS Club: https://www.disruptivenutrition.com/bsclub Pre-Order Carrie’s Book, From Corset to Crown! -Get your copy of "From Corset to Crown" and a ton of awesome bonuses to make the learning really stick at: https://www.carrielupoli.com/corsettocrown Carrie’s From Corset to Crown Live Event in Nashville on October 2-4, 2026: -The ultimate girls' trip is on! Get your tickets here (special group rate for 2 or more!) https://www.disruptivenutrition.com/liveevent2026 Listen to This Episode on Your Favorite Podcast Channel: -Follow and listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-corset-to-crown/id1507293016 -Follow and listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zfk9YgYTM95RVKqcW3VGF -Subscribe and watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carrieLupoliofficial/podcasts?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Carrie Lupoli: Website – https://www.carrielupoli.com/homepage Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/carrie_lupoli/ Podcast Blog – https://www.carrielupoli.com/podcast Other website – https://www.disruptivenutrition.com/ Other Related Episodes: Looking for more tips to optimize your health? Listen to these episodes: -I Flew to Utah for Stem Cell Therapy — What Happened Next Changed How I Think About Aging: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-flew-to-utah-for-stem-cell-therapy-what-happened/id1507293016?i=1000775790026 -She Lost 90 Pounds and Still Didn't Feel Confident: Here's Why: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lost-90-pounds-and-still-didnt-feel-confident-heres-why/id1507293016?i=1000770764229