The Universe Isn’t on a Budget: Stop Capping Your Dreams at "Realistic"

About this episode

Jason and Jana discuss the limitations of being 'realistic' and encourage listeners to aim higher in their dreams.

"Ask for more, babe. The universe isn’t on a budget." That line sounds playful until it collides directly with the toxic, unspoken script running your entire life: don’t want too much, don’t rock the boat, be grateful for what you have, and stay realistic. The brutal truth? "Let's be realistic" is just a socially acceptable, highly sophisticated way to stay small. In this episode of the Living Lucky® Podcast, Jason and Jana dissect the psychological mechanisms that cause high-potential indivi...

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Hosts: Jason Shelfer, Jana Shelfer

Topics covered

• dreams
• realism
• self-improvement
• psychology
• personal growth

Keywords

• universe
• dreams
• realistic
• self-improvement
• psychological mechanisms

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