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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2023 · 14 MIN

Why Doing Hard Things is So Darn Hard

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

Big dreams and big goals require big action.But when that big action becomes hard (as doing new things always does), you are faced with a choice -- to quit or to figure it out and move ahead.Knowing WHY doing hard things is so hard (and not a sign that you're doing something wrong), can be the difference between staying stuck and quitting or moving forward to the finish line.This episode will explain it all.Highlights:How your mind actually works against you to keep you from stretching yourselfOur "two brains"The three jobs of the Primal BrainWhy the Primal Brain wants you to stay in your comfort cave How to by-pass the urge to go back to your comfort cave when the work becomes hardFor a transcript of this episode, please click here.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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Big dreams and big goals require big action. But when that big action becomes hard (as doing new things always does), you are faced with a choice -- to quit or to figure it out and move ahead. Knowing WHY doing hard things is so hard (and not a sign that you're doing something wrong), can be the difference between staying stuck and quitting or moving forward to the finish line. This episode will explain it all. Highlights: How your mind actually works against you to keep you from stretchi...

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