In this episode, Anna explores the uncomfortable reality that hitting big goals doesn't always bring the fulfillment we expect. She shares candid stories about giving keynotes that didn't feel authentic, how borrowing others' "success frameworks" shook her nervous system, and why tying worth to achievement leads to restlessness and anxiety. The conversation centers on reclaiming authenticity, listening to the body's signals, and examining whether our goals are truly ours or shaped by others' expectations.

Key Points:

• Success can feel empty even when goals are met
• Fulfillment is not guaranteed by achievement
• Self-worth must be separate from results
• Constant "next level" chasing is exhausting
• Using others' frameworks can dilute authenticity
• A keynote based on someone else's style "did not land"
• Misalignment can trigger nervous system distress
• Panic and anxiety amplified by inauthentic success
• Take advice, but don't abandon your own blueprint
• Other people's goals can reshape your original vision
• Reflect on whether a goal was truly yours
• Ask what feeling you hoped the goal would create
• The body's signals are important data, not a flaw
• Misaligned success is an invitation to deeper self-inquiry
• True success is rooted in purpose, not ego or validation

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