Have you ever wondered why happiness feels like a moving target—something we’re always chasing but rarely catching? Our ability to dream and plan has driven humanity’s success, but it’s also a double-edged sword. In this episode, I explore the hidden challenge of balancing ambition with contentment and the toll it takes when we’re always focused on what’s next.

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Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, ⁠David Hauser⁠, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.

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