The Rachel Hollis Podcast 893 | 5 Signs You’re Going After the Wrong Goals
Sep 29, 2025
Discover five key signs that might indicate you're pursuing the wrong goals. From the dangers of chasing praise over purpose to the pitfalls of aesthetic aspirations, the discussion offers valuable insights. Learn why loving the outcome but hating the process can lead to dissatisfaction, and how goals based on others' expectations can leave you feeling unfulfilled. Rachel shares practical prompts for reassessing your ambitions, ensuring they align with your true self and energize you on your journey.
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Wrong Goals Look Like Self-Doubt
- Constant second-guessing and procrastination can signal you're chasing the wrong goals, not that you're lazy or unmotivated.
- Rachel Hollis argues misalignment between goals and self, not personal failure, is often the root cause.
Choose Purpose Over Praise
- Ask whether you pursue goals for approval or because they fit your purpose and values.
- Release goals driven by others' praise and realign with what truly matters to you.
Stylist Epiphany About Taste Vs. Fit
- Rachel shares a stylist conversation where she learned 'taste' can differ from 'style' and some beloved items don't suit her life.
- She realized many goals are like wardrobe items: appealing but not functional for her reality.