When success feels foreign, forge your own way. In this episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the quiet danger of setting goals that don’t fit your current belief in yourself. They explore the mismatch between popular goal-setting advice and what actually works when you’re still building confidence. You’ll hear stories about overcoming fear, adjusting expectations, and why your “challenge-skill sweet spot” matters more than aiming for the stars.

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NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.

For more information, please check out our website at the link below. 👇

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Show notes:
(3:51) Advice from people with high belief
(7:25) Bad advice from successful people
(9:36) Losing to learn and get better
(13:32) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(16:06) Mastery mindset and speaker stories
(20:30) Skill-based goal setting explained
(22:34) Find the right challenge for your current level
(24:34) Outro

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