About this episode

Emily McDonald discusses the mental barriers to achieving dreams and the importance of distinguishing planning from progress.

The reason you have not started yet is not because you do not have a good enough plan. It is because your brain is confusing planning with progress. Interested in coaching or learning more about my program, MindCraft?? Sign up for my free masterclass! https://learn.emonthebrain.com/masterclass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emonthebrain?igsh=aG1wNDY0OXZ1c3pi I'm Going on Tour! Here's the link to RSVP for your city! https://laylo.com/emonthebrain/m/2jAoUd?utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3

People in this episode

Host: Emily McDonald

Topics covered

• dreams
• coaching
• personal development
• mindset
• progress
• planning

Keywords

• dreams
• coaching
• MindCraft
• planning
• progress
• masterclass
• personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MindCraft, Instagram, laylo

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