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We’re addicted to the destination — the big raise, the big win, the “I’ve made it” moment. But what if that high you’re chasing never arrives the way you expect?
In this episode, I break down the Progress Principle — the simple, science-backed mindset shift that explains why most entrepreneurs feel unfulfilled after hitting their biggest goals. You’ll learn how to flip your mental script, find real happiness in the daily grind, and build emotional endurance for the marathon that is entrepreneurship.
This is your reminder that the journey isn’t a detour — it’s the whole damn point.
➡️ Key Segments
00:00 – Who Has the Right to Affect You? (Emotional boundaries in your growth journey)
00:40 – The Psychology of Happiness: Why Progress Feeds the Brain
01:04 – Woodworkers & Serotonin: Science Behind Doing the Work
01:24 – Life’s About the Doing, Not the Arriving
01:47 – Would You Be Okay With Mediocrity? (The Real Question Is…)
02:33 – The Emptiness After the Goal (A Warning to Young Hustlers)
02:53 – Moving the Goalpost: How We Undervalue Our Own Growth
03:38 – The Dual Mindset: Gratitude + Ambition Can Coexist
04:03 – Celebrating the Journey Without Killing Your Drive
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