628: ASK RACH | “Do I Need to Balance My Ambitions?” “How Do I Prioritize My Goals?” “How Do You Actually Finish a First Draft?”

The Rachel Hollis Podcast

Rachel Hollis

Relationships, Education, Society & Culture, Self-improvement, Personal Growth, Personal Development, How To, Health And Wellness

4.4 • 16.6K Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel addresses listeners' concerns and questions about tackling ambitious goals, particularly when balancing fear and productivity. She discusses a listener's anxiety over writing a first novel and emphasizes the importance of pushing through initial fears and embracing the imperfections of a first draft. Rachel also provides advice on managing multiple projects at work, prioritizing tasks, and focusing on personal health as a foundation for professional success. 00:00 Facing Your Fears: Embracing the Unknown 01:40 Ask Rach: Tackling Your Voicemails 02:46 Alexa's Question: Overcoming First Draft Doubts 05:56 The Shitty First Draft: Embrace the Mess 09:29 The Power of Dedication in Creative Projects 19:53 Balancing Ambition and Gratitude 29:31 Managing Multiple Projects Effectively 36:18 The One Thing: Prioritizing Your Goals 40:18 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal Have a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode?? Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/

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0:00.0	You were
0:02.0	taken a leave of absence from nursing so that you can do this thing.
0:05.0	You were talking about being afraid,
0:07.0	and I love that for you.
0:08.0	I actually think that when we're trying to do some big audacious crazy dream,
0:15.2	it's important to be afraid.
0:17.5	In fact, if it's at all possible,
0:19.2	if you don't have people counting on you
0:20.6	and you're at a place in your life
0:22.4	where you can take a pretty crazy swing.
0:25.0	I am all for like you know what I'm gonna leave my job I'm gonna go work as a
0:30.8	barista or a waitress or something that allows me the hours to really
0:35.6	go all in on this dream because the fear of drowning in this choice is enough to make you swim.
0:44.0	The fear of what might happen is a powerful motivator
0:48.0	to get something incredible to happen.
0:51.0	So I love that you're a little bit scared. You should be a little bit
0:54.2	scared because it is a hell of a motivator to get things done.
1:02.1	Hi, I'm Rachel, and in this show, we talk about everything. Life and work, health and healing, relationships with others, and with ourselves.
1:14.2	These are stories for the seekers.
1:17.2	These are conversations for the curious.
1:20.6	This is the Rachel Hollis Podcast. Hi guys, it's Rage.
1:35.0	It's Rage.
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