Unfinished Hikes

Host: Abby IlardiSeries: Centered with Abby

Episode Summary

This episode looks at a pattern many of us know: the rush of a new idea, the long middle, and the quiet temptation to start over. I use the metaphor of “unfinished hikes” to explore how dopamine favors beginnings, how all-or-nothing thinking narrows our options, and why naming small finishes changes the experience of doing the work.

What We Cover:

The gap between vision and logistics—and how it feeds burnout

Dopamine’s role in anticipation vs. completion

All-or-nothing thinking as a common cognitive trap

“Unfinished hikes” as a metaphor for this pattern

Simple practices for making progress feel like it counts

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