In this weeks episode, Lisa Carpenter dives into the three primary reasons why people struggle to achieve their goals. She offers practical strategies to overcome these challenges, emphasizing our ability to take control and steer our lives towards success and fulfillment.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Prioritize What’s Important: Keep your focus on activities that align with your vision. Embrace opportunities and potential instead of getting bogged down by limitations.
  2. Set Achievable Expectations: Allow yourself the space and grace to grow towards your goals without the undue pressure that can lead to burnout.
  3. Learn to Say No: Avoid overcommitting by saying no to tasks that detract from your main objectives. Prioritize your time and energy on actions that genuinely matter to you.

Lisa encourages listeners to recognize that reaching significant milestones takes dedication and mindful decision-making. By concentrating on the journey and making conscious choices, we can advance towards our goals and enjoy the path to getting there.

Reflect on your current goals—are you falling into these common traps? Make adjustments to realign your focus, set practical expectations, and commit only to what’s truly essential. Remember, you possess the power to shape your path and create the life you want.

Memorable Quotes:

  • “Focus on what you don’t want, and you’ll surely get it. Shift your focus to attract what you desire.”
  • “By committing to less, you’ll achieve more.”
  • “The true value lies in the journey from point A to point B—that’s where the real growth happens.”

Opportunities to Connect:


If you listen on Spotify: 

  1. Open the Spotify app on your phone.
  2. Search for Lisa Carpenter and open her podcast page.
  3. Tap the three dots under the podcast description.
  4. Choose Rate show from the menu.
  5. Select your star rating and tap Submit.

If you listen on Apple Podcasts:

  1. Open the Podcasts app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap the Search icon at the bottom.
  3. Type Lisa Carpenter in the search bar and select her podcast.
  4. Scroll down past the episodes to Ratings & Reviews.
  5. Tap Write a Review (it’s easy to miss — purple text on a black screen).
  6. Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted.
  7. Select your star rating, add a title and your review, then tap Send.

Free Resources:

The Sustainably Strong Podcast | lisacarpenter.ca/strong
How to Create Your Alter-Ego Guide | lisacarpenter.ca/alter-ego

Programs:

Reclamation Program | lisacarpenter.ca/reclamation
Monthly Masterclasses | lisacarpenter.ca/live
Energy Accelerator | lisacarpenter.ca/energy
Weightloss From Within | lisacarpenter.ca/wfw-diy
10 Days of You | lisacarpenter.ca/10-doy

Retreat:

1:1 Coaching Retreat in Tulum, 2026 | lisacarpenter.ca/coachingretreat


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