Ep 54: Why You Can’t Enjoy Your Wins

About this episode

This episode explores the reasons behind feeling unfulfilled after achieving goals and the psychological aspects of ambition and satisfaction.

In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening in your brain and nervous system when you hit a goal and still feel flat, restless, or dissatisfied. We talk about why the chase often feels better than the win, why the goalpost keeps moving, and what’s really sitting underneath that “it should feel better than this” feeling. If you’re ambitious, driven, and constantly pushing forward but struggling to actually feel what you’ve built… this one’s for you. Join the waitlist for 'Int...

People in this episode

Host: Ashley Badman

Topics covered

• goal achievement
• dissatisfaction
• ambition
• mental health
• self-improvement

Keywords

• enjoying wins
• goalpost moving
• restlessness
• ambition
• dissatisfaction

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