The Unglamorous Truth About Pursuing Big Goals (And Why Nobody Talks About It)

In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to chase multiple big dreams at once. I'm currently writing a book with Wiley, building an AI career mentor tool called Pivotr, running my recruitment company, hosting this podcast, and managing Sisterhood Club… Here's what nobody tells you: It's messy. It's unglamorous. And most days, nobody's cheering you on. I'm sharing this because I'm tired of seeing the highlight reel without the behind-the-scenes reality. If you're in your own "messy middle" right now, whether it's a career change, a side project, or a bold goal you've been putting off, this episode is your permission slip to keep going. I'm taking you inside my 4 AM mornings, my weekend sacrifices, and the five critical lessons I'm learning while navigating this season of intense growth. ______________ Connect with me 🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🔺 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard 🔸 Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 📚 Early access to Pivotr (AI Career Mentor): https://www.pivotr.com ______________ 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why prioritisation beats work-life balance when pursuing big goals - The unglamorous reality of building something meaningful (spoiler: it's not Instagram-worthy) - Why waiting for the "perfect time" is the biggest career mistake you can make - How to act when you don't feel confident (courage comes first, confidence follows) - Why you don't need a perfect roadmap to start moving forward - The truth about sacrifice, seasons, and what it really takes to level up ______________ ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:01 - Why I'm sharing the messy behind-the-scenes right now 02:21 - What I'm working on: The book, the AI tool, and everything in between 04:43 - Lesson 1: The power of seasons and strategic prioritisation 09:10 - How to manage conflicting priorities without losing your mind 11:36 - Why "work-life balance" advice doesn't work when you're levelling up 13:51 - Lesson 2: None of this is glamorous (and that's the point) 16:10 - The quote that's keeping me going: "You'll be rewarded in public for work you do in private" 18:21 - Lesson 3: Stop waiting for permission or the perfect time 20:35 - Why "one day" never comes (and what to do instead) 22:52 - Lesson 4: Courage before confidence, why imposter syndrome never goes away 25:16 - Lesson 5: You don't need a perfect roadmap to make progress 27:34 - Final thoughts: We're all in the messy middle together ______________ 🚀 Mentioned in This Episode: The Bold Move (my upcoming book with Wiley) Pivotr - AI Career Mentor Tool AI tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini Tony Robbins quote: "You'll be rewarded in public for the work you do in private" ______________ 📝 Key Takeaway: Success isn't about having it all figured out. It's about showing up consistently in the unglamorous moments when nobody's watching. If you're in your own messy middle right now, remember: progress over perfection, courage before confidence, and action despite fear.