Writing Coach Podcast 151: But, but, and

WCP 151 But, but, and

Today we are talking about goals. I’ve talked again and again about being aware of your potential obstacles when setting a goal. There are going to be challenges and so it’s important to plan on how to deal with those challenges.    When we’ve created an internal obstacle, we also have the power to shift it.

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Today we are talking about goals. I’ve talked again and again about being aware of your potential obstacles when setting a goal. There are going to be challenges and so it’s important to plan on how to deal with those challenges.   

When we’ve created an internal obstacle, we also have the power to shift it.

It’s about changing your perspective, shifting your narrative, and managing your mindset.

In this episode, I’ll teach you how you can shift your “but” to “and” and see how that one switch could really change things that will point you where your next action step is.

MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE

WCP 1: What’s your problem?
WCP 20: Setting freelance writer goals
WCP 32: Setting freelance writer goals, Vol. II
WCP 45: Setting freelance writer goals, Volume III
WCP 59: Setting freelance writer goals, Vol. IV
WCP 97: Setting freelance writer goals, Vol. V: Celebrations

 

Episode Quotes

“If it is not outside of your comfort zone, it is probably not much of a goal.”

“Changing your perspective to what happens next, that is what helps you get started.”

“With a close mindset there are limited possibilities.”

“The best solution is to do an honest solution.”

 

Listen to Learn

00:17 – Planning how to deal with challenges

02:20 – Rewriting your narrative – “You as the protagonist”

04:20 – Examples of changing your “but” to “and”

12:05 – Ways to start to gain more awareness

 

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