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EPISODE · Oct 24, 2023 · 16 MIN

Wanting vs Committing: The Key to Goal Success

from The Goal Getter Guide with Jen Laffin · host Jen Laffin

This week's episode of The Flight School Podcast is a vulnerable one!In this episode, I discuss the differences between wanting to meet a goal versus committing to reaching a goal. (And the difference is HUGE!)I discovered this for myself when I set my 2023 goals which included "wanting" to write a book by the end of Q3 of 2023. September has come and gone and there is no book.  Why? I only wanted to write a book, I didn't commit to making it happen. Lesson learned -- and I hope that what I share in this episode will help YOU reach more goals too!Listen in to learn the nine elements of committing to a goal:Wholehearted dedicationClear purpose and strong whyLong-term perspectiveConsistent actionResilienceSacrifice and prioritizationTaking responsibility for your resultsSupport and communityAccountabilityAs you are preparing for 2024, it's important to realize that you must commit to your goals, not simply want them if success is what you're after.Episodes on Doubting Your Doubt:https://www.jenlaffin.com/podcast/episode/7a4e94f7/heres-how-i-doubt-my-doubt-listen-and-learn  (7/18/23)https://www.jenlaffin.com/podcast/episode/7ba5ea96/mind-management-hack-doubting-your-doubt  (4/25/23)Thank you for listening! Follow the Show ~ If you enjoyed today's episode,  please follow The Goal Getter Guide Podcast so that new episodes are delivered automatically to your favorite podcast feed. Want more? Join The Momentum Room, Jen's small group program for service-based small business owners who want to turn their avoidance into action. Learn more here.Looking for 1-to-1 support? Jen works with a few high-level entrepreneurs at a time. Schedule a time to chat with her here.Visit Jen's website by clicking here.

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This week's episode of The Flight School Podcast is a vulnerable one! In this episode, I discuss the differences between wanting to meet a goal versus committing to reaching a goal. (And the difference is HUGE!) I discovered this for myself when I set my 2023 goals which included "wanting" to write a book by the end of Q3 of 2023. September has come and gone and there is no book. Why? I only wanted to write a book, I didn't commit to making it happen. Lesson learned -- and I ho...

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