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062. Why You Avoid Setting Big Goals (& How to Stop Playing It Safe)
Episode 6223rd July 2025 • How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You Love • Jenna Rykiel
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Setting aggressive revenue goals feels terrifying when you're convinced that falling short means you're a failure. A client recently told me she refuses to set revenue goals because she can't handle the disappointment of missing them.

This protective instinct is exactly what keeps us playing small and giving up on ourselves before we even start.

Join me today as I break down why our brains prefer to avoid goals, how this self-protection actually stunts our growth, and exactly how to start setting big, fun goals with zero mental drama.

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