The Wholistic Productivity Podcast #43 Not All Goals Are Created Equal: Choosing the Right Goal for the Right Season
In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun challenges a common assumption about goal setting: that all goals should be treated the same.
They shouldn’t.
Chris breaks down five different types of goals we set—and why understanding the purpose behind each one can dramatically improve motivation, focus, and follow-through. Instead of forcing every goal into the same framework, this episode invites you to design goals that actually fit the season you’re in.
You’ll explore how different goal types serve different roles in your life—helping you build momentum, track progress, grow capacity, or stay connected to what truly matters.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why treating every goal the same leads to frustration and burnout
- The key differences between outcome goals, process goals, growth goals, and impact goals
- How to identify what kind of goal you actually need right now
- Why some goals motivate through progress while others motivate through meaning
- How to use different goal types together to stay consistent without pressure
- A simple framework to help you design goals that support long-term momentum
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply unmotivated by goals that used to excite you, this episode will help you rethink how you set them—and why that changes everything.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:09 Understanding Different Types of Goals
04:30 Outcome Goals: Defining Success
08:52 Performance Goals: Setting Standards
11:02 Process Goals: Actions for Success
15:21 Growth Goals: Who We Are Becoming
17:38 Impact Goals: Aligning with Values
19:17 Integrating Goal Types: A Running Example
21:16 Recap and Conclusion
This episode is sponsored by Efficient.app
Don't waste time searching for the best software. Let the experts at efficient.app do it for you. They have tons of "No BS" reviews on all kinds of software so you'll always get an honest recommendation. When you're ready to buy they offer discounts as well. So check them out next time you are looking for new software!
This episode is sponsored by Little Golden Shepherd
If you're looking for an all-natural remedy to manage your muscle, joint, and nerve pain, check out Little Golden Shepherd butters. Made with herbs and natural oils, LGS butters are a great natural alternative for pain. Use this link & the promo code "wholprod" to save 15% on your first order. Experience relief, naturally.
Join the free Wholistic Productivity community on Skool