Big goals are supposed to motivate us — but sometimes they quietly do the opposite. 
In this episode, I unpack how setting goals that are too big can create pressure, stall momentum, and disconnect us from the life we’re actually living.
If you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or behind despite “aiming high,” this reflection will help you realign and move forward with clarity.

Big goals are supposed to motivate us — but sometimes they quietly do the opposite. In this episode, I unpack how setting goals that are too big can create pressure, stall momentum, and disconnect us from the life we’re actually living. If you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or behind despite “aiming high,” this reflection will help you realign and move forward with clarity.

Why Big Goals Can Quietly Hold You Back

A podcast for people who want to live with clarity, confidence, and intention — not autopilot.
Hosted by Dakota Chandler, a behavioral financial planner and values-driven storyteller, The LiveNow Journal is where we pause long enough to notice the parts of life we usually rush past.
Each episode blends:
<ul>
<li>Meaningful stories from everyday life</li>
<li>Behavioral insight that explains why we think and feel the way we do</li>
<li>Practical guidance for aligning your choices with what truly matters</li>
</ul>
This isn’t another “hustle harder” show.
It’s a quiet space to reconnect with your values, rethink success, and build a life you don’t have to escape from.
Whether we’re exploring grief, change, intentional living, or the small moments that often carry the biggest lessons, every episode invites you to slow down… reflect… and move forward with purpose.

Welcome to The LiveNow Journal — where success, family, freedom, and meaning finally coexist.

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A podcast for people who want to live with clarity, confidence, and intention — not autopilot. Hosted by Dakota Chandler, a behavioral financial planner and values-driven storyteller, The LiveNow Journal is where we pause long enough to notice the parts of life we usually rush past. Each episode blends: Meaningful stories from everyday life Behavioral insight that explains why we think and feel the way we do Practical guidance for aligning your choices with what truly matters This isn’t another “hustle harder” show. It’s a quiet space to reconnect with your values, rethink success, and build a life you don’t have to escape from. Whether we’re exploring grief, change, intentional living, or the small moments that often carry the biggest lessons, every episode invites you to slow down… reflect… and move forward with purpose. Welcome to The LiveNow Journal — where success, family, freedom, and meaning finally coexist.

A podcast for people who want to live with clarity, confidence, and intention — not autopilot.
Hosted by Dakota Chandler, a behavioral financial planner and values-driven storyteller, The LiveNow Journal is where we pause long enough to notice the parts of life we usually rush past.
Each episode blends:
<ul>
<li>Meaningful stories from everyday life</li>
<li>Behavioral insight that explains why we think and feel the way we do</li>
<li>Practical guidance for aligning your choices with what truly matters</li>
</ul>
This isn’t another “hustle harder” show.
It’s a quiet space to reconnect with your values, rethink success, and build a life you don’t have to escape from.
Whether we’re exploring grief, change, intentional living, or the small moments that often carry the biggest lessons, every episode invites you to slow down… reflect… and move forward with purpose.

Welcome to The LiveNow Journal — where success, family, freedom, and meaning finally coexist.

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