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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 25 MIN

Why You Need That "Dog In You" or You'll Stay Stuck

from Booked, Busy and Building · host Pamela Valdez

EP #80: The one trait that will get you to where you want to be in life has nothing to do with money, connections or talent. It is all about being a self-starter. If you don't have that energy, internal drive or fire within you to go after what you want, then you're going to sit around for forever waiting for what you want. No one is coming to save you or give you a hand and it's not meant to scare you, but to encourage you that you need that "dog in you" or you will not get to where you want to be. Episode timestamps:0:28 episode topic 01:45 BBB check-in04:44 tip 1: no one is coming to save you08:44 tip 2: energy is a skill12:13 tip 3: stop looking for cheat codes16:37 ad read18:08 tip 4: commitment attracts opportunities 25:00 outroBOOKED BUSY AND BUILDING CHECK IN:1. What opportunities are you stepping into this week and how are you staying booked?2. What is taking up your time and energy right now and what is keeping you busy?3. What are you intentionally work towards for your future self and building?Connect with Valdez AgencySpill the Success Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/nT7MuInstagram: https://shorturl.at/lGUYLTiktok: https://shorturl.at/vjyaRValdez Agency book club: https://shorturl.at/fbaxYpartnership inquiries: [email protected] with PamelaInstagram: @pamelamvaldez https://shorturl.at/HLSDDTiktok: @pamelamvaldez https://shorturl.at/yYum5Storefronts, links + more: https://shorturl.at/JD1XjBooked, Busy & Building is the go-to podcast for ambitious women who are juggling big goals, packed calendars, and the journey of becoming their best selves.Hosted by Pamela Valdez, a founder and content creator, this show dives into real conversations about building your dream life, staying disciplined, navigating burnout, and showing up for yourself—even when it’s hard.

EP #80: The one trait that will get you to where you want to be in life has nothing to do with money, connections or talent. It is all about being a self-starter. If you don't have that energy, internal drive or fire within you to go after what you want, then you're going to sit around for forever waiting for what you want. No one is coming to save you or give you a hand and it's not meant to scare you, but to encourage you that you need that "dog in you" or you will not get to where you want to be. Episode timestamps:0:28 episode topic 01:45 BBB check-in04:44 tip 1: no one is coming to save you08:44 tip 2: energy is a skill12:13 tip 3: stop looking for cheat codes16:37 ad read18:08 tip 4: commitment attracts opportunities 25:00 outroBOOKED BUSY AND BUILDING CHECK IN:1. What opportunities are you stepping into this week and how are you staying booked?2. What is taking up your time and energy right now and what is keeping you busy?3. What are you intentionally work towards for your future self and building?Connect with Valdez AgencySpill the Success Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/nT7MuInstagram: https://shorturl.at/lGUYLTiktok: https://shorturl.at/vjyaRValdez Agency book club: https://shorturl.at/fbaxYpartnership inquiries: [email protected] with PamelaInstagram: @pamelamvaldez https://shorturl.at/HLSDDTiktok: @pamelamvaldez https://shorturl.at/yYum5Storefronts, links + more: https://shorturl.at/JD1XjBooked, Busy & Building is the go-to podcast for ambitious women who are juggling big goals, packed calendars, and the journey of becoming their best selves.Hosted by Pamela Valdez, a founder and content creator, this show dives into real conversations about building your dream life, staying disciplined, navigating burnout, and showing up for yourself—even when it’s hard.

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