Most people think missed goals are a discipline problem. Or a motivation problem. Or a time-management problem.

They’re usually wrong.

In this episode, I talk about what actually happens when your goals are in conflict with your values, and why your values will always win, whether you’re aware of it or not.

We’ll walk through:

Why values always override goals (even when you “want” the goal)

How hidden value conflicts sabotage consistency and follow-through

Why forcing discipline rarely works long-term

How to tell when a goal doesn’t actually belong to you

What to do when your values and goals aren’t aligned

If you’ve ever felt capable, motivated, and still stuck, this conversation will likely explain why.

This episode is about clarity, alignment, and building goals that don’t require constant self-betrayal to pursue.

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Most people don’t struggle because they lack ambition, intelligence, or self-awareness.

They struggle because they don’t know how to use what they already know about themselves.

In this episode, I’m joined by Phillip Ramos, a Certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach and co-founder of ANKRPoint, to talk about what really drives sustainable growth—especially for high-performing people who still feel stuck.

We explore why mindset alone doesn’t create momentum, how identity shapes decision-making, and what happens when people try to fix their weaknesses instead of intentionally building their strengths. Phillip also shares practical ways to turn strengths awareness into real-world results, even if you’ve never taken a personality or strengths assessment.

This conversation is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and growth-minded people who want clarity, alignment, and progress—without burnout or forcing themselves into someone else’s version of success.In this episode, we cover:

Why insight doesn’t automatically lead to change

The difference between awareness and execution

How strengths misalignment creates frustration and burnout

What actually separates people who move forward from those who stay stuck

One small way to start using your strengths differently this week

If you care about reaching your goals in a way that fits who you are, this episode will shift how you think about growth.

Check out Phillip online through ANKR Point.

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Real resilience isn’t motivational quotes or overnight success stories. It’s what you do when something stops working—and you decide to keep going anyway.

In this episode, I talk with my brother, Glenn Pearson, about building a career that can bend without breaking. From walking away from a desk job to creating a hands-on inspection business, Glenn shares how he’s navigated uncertainty, made hard pivots, and learned to be smarter with money and opportunity.

We discuss what resilience actually looks like in business, why taking action matters more than waiting for certainty, and how staying flexible can be the difference between getting stuck and moving forward.

If you’re in a season where things feel unstable, or if you’re wondering what your next move should be, this conversation offers clarity, perspective, and a realistic path forward.

Guest: Glenn Pearson

Home Inspector • Realtor • Photographer

Learn more about Glenn’s work:

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instagram.com/utah.inspections.llc

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A lot of people don’t fail because they want too much. They fail because they’re afraid to admit what they want at all.

In this episode, I’m joined by Kenny Ingersoll, entrepreneur and founder of Revolution Financial Management, to talk about something most people quietly struggle with: bottling up their wants and desires out of fear of judgment, failure, or looking foolish if things don’t work out.

We dig into why hiding your goals—even from yourself—creates frustration, stagnation, and resentment over time, and why switching focus can feel terrifying when other people are watching.

In this conversation, we talk about:

Why bottling your wants and desires slowly kills momentum

How fear of judgment keeps people stuck in paths they’ve outgrown

What really happens when you never allow yourself to change direction

The mindset shift that makes “dreaming big” practical instead of reckless

What responsibility for your results looks like in daily life—not just in theory

If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting more and wanting to stay safe, this episode will help you understand what that tension is costing you—and how to move forward without pretending you don’t care.

Check out Kenny here: http://www.ingersollenterprises.com/connect.html

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Burnout isn’t a motivation problem, it’s a boundaries problem.

In this episode, I break down why most people struggle to reach their goals, protect their energy, and maintain healthy relationships, and how a lack of boundaries quietly destroys pretty much everything important to us.

We’ll talk about boundaries with work, family, and friends, why guilt shows up when you start setting them, and how learning to say no can actually strengthen your relationships instead of damaging them.

If you’re exhausted, resentful, or constantly sacrificing your goals for other people, this conversation will help you reset.

If this resonates, subscribe for more conversations on intentional success, focus, and growth. And learn more about me here: https://www.theandreapearsonshow.com/p/welcome.html

Waiting until you feel fully ready is one of the most common ways perfectionism and overthinking keep people stuck.

In this episode, I talk about why obsessing over details and endlessly analyzing your next step can slow your progress, and why some of the most important lessons only come after you start. Not by planning more, but by taking action.

If you’ve been hesitating to launch, post, create, or move forward because you don’t feel prepared enough yet, this conversation will help you recognize what actually creates momentum, and what’s just disguised delay.

This episode is about starting before you feel ready, learning by doing, and letting progress matter more than perfection.

Learn more about me and my work here:https://www.theandreapearsonshow.com/p/welcome.html

Most business owners think email is outdated. It isn’t. In fact, newsletters remain one of the most powerful, reliable, and high-converting tools you can use to grow your audience and your business.

In this live training, USA Today bestselling author and business growth guide Andrea Pearson breaks down why email still wins, what a newsletter is actually meant to do, and how to approach it simply and intentionally, even if you’ve felt overwhelmed, inconsistent, or behind.

You’ll learn:

• Why newsletters outperform social media for long-term growth

• The real purpose of an email list for business owners• How consistency builds trust and sales

• What keeps most entrepreneurs stuck and avoiding email

• How to simplify your strategy and start where you are

This replay includes the full teaching session plus live Q&A from business owners asking real questions about email, newsletters, and audience growth.

If you’ve struggled to stay consistent, felt unsure what to send, or wondered whether newsletters are worth the effort, this training will give you clarity and direction.

Andrea teaches faith-anchored growth through intentional action, helping business owners align belief with practical steps that lead to real success in business and life.

• Free resource mentioned: Killer Subject Lines. (https://andreapearsonshownewsletter.blogspot.com/p/grab-your-copy-of-killer-subject-lines.html)

• Newsletter Playbooks available at: https://www.theandreapearsonshow.com/p/books.html

Subscribe for more episodes. The Andrea Pearson Show focuses on belief → action → growth → impact.

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Setting healthy boundaries doesn’t mean pushing people away—it means protecting your time, your goals, and your emotional wellbeing. In today’s episode, I talk about how to know if your boundaries are healthy, why they matter for goals and family life, and how to stop choosing resentment over guilt.

Disclaimer: I'm not a therapist. I'm sharing real-life experience, my own thoughts, some quotes from professionals, and personal stories.🔹 Boundaries for goals

🔹 How to say no

🔹 Family without boundaries

🔹 Protecting work time

🔹 Avoiding burnout

🔹 When to walk away

Are you waiting for the “perfect moment” to finally start the thing that’s been burning in your heart? In this episode, we’re talking about why perfectionism keeps us stuck and why taking messy action matters more than waiting for everything to line up.

Whether it’s launching a business, starting a creative project, or making a major life change—there will never be perfect timing. Your joy and purpose can’t wait for flawless conditions.

• Why waiting for perfection holds you back
• Why it’s okay to start before you’re ready
• Imperfect action vs procrastination
• Real-world examples of starting messy

If you’re ready to take the next step—even in the middle of chaos—this conversation is for you.

Keywords: start before you’re ready, overcoming perfectionism, stop waiting, mindset shift, personal growth podcast, imperfect action, motivation to start, business mindset, creative entrepreneur, take action now, stop procrastinating, personal development, success habits

How to Be Successful in Life and in Business - principles that carry to any age and any business.

Focus. A lot of successful people flit from thing to thing, but they’re STRONG in a lot of the things I’ll mention after this point. If you struggle with focus, you’ll most likely struggle with seeing things through to completion. Focused thinking helps you clarify what you want. This makes it easier to identify priorities and eliminate distractions. Focusing helps you not waste time, money, effort, etc. Being distracted and multitasking dilutes energy! Focus concentrates that energy on completing high-value tasks. Focus is what Brian Tracy was talking about when he mentioned deep thinking. Success often requires mastering complex skills or solving challenging problems, and the best way to tackle those sorts of things is through deep thinking and deep working. You’ll know when you get there. You’ll be in a state of undistracted, high-concentration effort. Focus also allows you to handle setbacks appropriately. You can better adjust for them, based on their level of importance, if you’ve been heavily involved in the work. You’ll be better able to maintain momentum when challenges pop up.

Delay gratification. Self-control is a MUST if you want to be successful! Delayed gratification is the ability to resist the temptation of immediate rewards in favor of greater benefits in the future. This skill is a cornerstone of achieving success because it fosters discipline, patience, and long-term thinking. By delaying gratification, individuals can focus on meaningful goals, invest in self-improvement, and make choices that yield lasting results rather than short-lived satisfaction.

Boundaries. Boundaries are essential for achieving success because they protect your time, energy, and focus, allowing you to prioritize your goals without unnecessary distractions or burnout. By setting clear limits on how much you give to others or to activities that don't align with your objectives, you create space for intentional effort toward your ambitions.

Learn from failure. Learning from failure is a critical component of achieving success because it turns setbacks into opportunities for growth. Failure provides valuable feedback, revealing what doesn’t work and highlighting areas for improvement. By analyzing mistakes and adjusting strategies, you build resilience, adaptability, and a deeper understanding of how to achieve your goals.

Rather than being a roadblock, failure becomes a stepping stone when you approach it with a growth mindset. Many successful individuals credit their failures as pivotal moments that shaped their eventual achievements. Embracing failure as a learning experience fosters persistence, innovation, and the ability to navigate challenges more effectively on the path to success.

Don’t procrastinate. Unless that’s what works for you. I used to think I was a procrastinator. I’m not. I’m excellent at focusing, and I stick to the current project until it’s finished before starting the one I have a hard deadline for. I tend to approach everything with the same intense focus that can catch other people off guard and is sometimes intimidating and/or offputting.

Sunk-cost fallacy. Continuing to put time, money, or effort into something you’re committed to, even when it’s become clear that continuing is not in the best decision. Driven by a desire not to waste past investments of time, money, and effort, even when those investments aren’t recoverable. Past costs should have no bearing on future activity. If something is working, great—continue it. If it’s not working, don’t put more time or money into it!!! One caveat: sometimes people give up on something, saying it’s not working, when in reality, they haven’t done enough effort to tell people it exists. If you put time and effort into marketing and things still aren’t moving forward, have the courage to stop working on that thing.

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