In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have our host, Michelle Pellizzon, talking about something we all deal with—setting goals and chasing dreams. But here’s the twist: Michelle invites us to pause for a second and ask ourselves, why are we really pursuing these goals? In this laid-back chat, she shares how understanding the deeper meaning behind what we want can help us feel more fulfilled and avoid burnout.

Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, more financial freedom, or just a sense of accomplishment, this episode is all about digging deep and discovering what truly makes you feel successful.

Episode Highlights:

* Redefining Success: Michelle helps us see why sometimes, even after achieving a big goal, we still feel empty—and how to prevent that.

* The 80/20 Motivation Rule: Find out how to balance what you want with the outside pressures that tend to sneak in.

* Different Routes to Fulfillment: Michelle shows us how the core desires behind common goals, like making more money or climbing the career ladder, can be met in surprising ways.

* Breaking Free from External Validation: We chat about how to stop worrying so much about impressing others and focus on what truly makes us happy.

* Real-Life Examples: Michelle shares down-to-earth examples of how to pursue your true desires for freedom, safety, and recognition, without the typical hustle and burnout.

📚 Resources and Links:

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* Sign up for the North Node waitlist here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

* Inquire about 1:1 work with Michelle here

* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our free Holisticism Hub community of intuitives and creators ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

* This podcast is edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Softer Sounds Studios

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What Do You ACTUALLY Want, or the Case for Goal Distillation and Diversification (…Alchemy?)