Step Counters & Moon Shots: How We Push Each Other To Rise

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The journey between merely surviving and authentically thriving often comes down to one critical element: intention. What separates showing up at work from excelling at your career? What transforms routine goal-setting into genuine personal growth?
In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the relationship between intentions and goals, uncovering how they work together yet serve distinct purposes in our growth journey. Intentions represent our why—the feelings, beliefs, and visions that precede action—while goals provide the structured pathway to achievement. Without aligned intentions, even well-crafted goals can feel hollow or imposed, lacking the emotional investment needed for sustained motivation.
We explore frameworks like SMART goals and James Clear's philosophy from "Atomic Habits" that "we do not rise to the level of our goals; we fall to the level of our systems." This perspective shifts focus from outcomes to processes, suggesting that small 1% daily improvements in our systems can lead to remarkable progress without overwhelming changes.
The conversation takes fascinating turns through manifestation practices—how visualizing success and maintaining positive self-talk can program our brains to recognize opportunities—and the complex dynamics of accountability partnerships. We share personal experiences with step-counting challenges that illustrate both the motivational power and potential pitfalls of external accountability.
Perhaps most inspiring is our discussion of Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs)—those moonshot aspirations that seem almost impossible yet inspire collective action and innovation. Like JFK's declaration about going to the moon, these ambitious visions can unlock creativity and determination we didn't know we possessed.
Ready to transform your approach to goal-setting? Listen now, and discover how to align your intentions with your actions to truly rise with purpose.

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Chapters

1. Intentions vs. Goals: Understanding the Difference (00:00:00)

2. Rising with Purpose: Goals That Lead to Growth (00:03:16)

3. Setting SMART Goals That Reflect Your Values (00:06:23)

4. The Power of Understanding Your "Why" (00:12:11)

5. Atomic Habits and System Design (00:16:24)

6. Manifesting: Visualization and Self-Talk (00:20:37)

7. Accountability Partners: Help or Hindrance? (00:25:09)

8. Step Challenges: Healthy Competition vs. Judgment (00:30:42)

9. Making Tea: Setting BHAG Goals This Week (00:35:27)