I Achieved My Biggest Dreams. So Why Didn't It Feel Like Enough?

What happens when you achieve some of your biggest career dreams, but instead of celebrating, you find yourself focusing on everything that didn't go according to plan?

Over the past two months, I've experienced some of the biggest milestones of my career. My debut book, The Career You Crave, became a #1 bestseller on launch day. I traveled to five cities for my book tour, appeared on live television for the first time, and opened doors to speaking opportunities I once only dreamed about.

But behind the celebrations, there was another side to the story.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what really happened, including the goals I achieved, the expectations I fell short of, and the exhaustion and self-criticism that followed. I'm also revisiting the three big dreams I shared back in Episode 84 and revealing how each one actually unfolded.

As a high achiever, I know how easy it is to accomplish something incredible and immediately focus on what could have been better. I'm sharing the lessons this experience taught me about gratitude, perfectionism, giving yourself grace, and recognizing how far you've come instead of constantly measuring how far you still have to go.

If you've ever reached a major milestone and wondered why it didn't feel as fulfilling as you expected, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why big achievements don't always feel fulfilling
• What really happened behind my book launch and tour
• The hidden cost of constantly chasing bigger goals
• Why being a beginner requires self-compassion
• How to celebrate progress without demanding perfection

My book, The Career You Crave, is out now! Buy your copy here:

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFJWYCRC
Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0HFJWYCRC

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