Ambitious-ish: Success Without Burnout for Smart, Driven Women

21. The High-Achiever’s Guide To Letting Go of Control


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Are you a control enthusiast? If you’re tuning in, chances are you're a high-flying achiever with your sights set on the top. But let's be real: that drive for excellence can sometimes turn into an iron grip. Maybe you’ve realized your expectations are a little... intense. And perhaps you’ve caught yourself trying to mold everyone around you into your mini-me. Sound familiar?

 

 

Join us this week to learn why high achievers crave control so much, and what happens when you try to control the uncontrollable. We break down the differences between internal and external control, how the desire to control can manifest, and most importantly, the freedom that comes from letting go. 

 

 

For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://www.ambitious-ish.com/21 

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Ambitious-ish: Success Without Burnout for Smart, Driven WomenBy Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch

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