Episode 51

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7th Jul 2026

How to Know When It's Time to Quit A Goal - And When To Keep Going

How long should you be working towards a goal without seeing results before you know it's time to quit?

At some point, every ambitious person asks themselves that question.

Maybe you've been putting in the effort for months. Maybe years. You've invested your time, energy, money, and hope into something that matters deeply to you. And yet... the results aren't showing up fast enough. The doubts get louder. The people around you start questioning your choices. And you begin to wonder: Am I being persistent... or am I just refusing to let go?

In this episode, you'll discover how to tell whether you're facing a sign to walk away or a sign to stay committed and change your strategy instead. Let's dive in:

IN THIS EPISODE

  • Why feeling discouraged, frustrated, or stuck may not be a sign you're on the wrong path - and what those emotions are actually telling you
  • The simple check-in that can reveal whether you're dealing with a lack of alignment or just the normal challenges that come with growth
  • How outside opinions, social media comparisons, and other people's expectations can quietly convince you to abandon a dream that's still right for you
  • The surprising difference between a goal that feels difficult and one that feels soul-destroying - and why confusing the two can cost you years
  • What your body may already know about whether you're pursuing the right goal, and the signs most people ignore
  • Vision vs mechanism - how understanding this one concept can completely change the way you approach setbacks
  • Why changing your strategy is not the same thing as giving up - and how to do it right
  • What to do when you've tried everything and nothing seems to be working
  • Real examples of how small shifts in strategy can unlock opportunities, clients, income, and results that seemed impossible just weeks earlier
  • Why a strategy that works brilliantly for someone else may be the exact thing holding you back
  • Why making decisions based on emotions can sabotage your progress - and what to do instead
  • The accountability framework that helps separate facts from feelings so you can keep moving forward even when motivation disappears

RESOURCES

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About the Podcast

Unleash Your Freedom: Mindset Strategies For High Achievers
Unleash Your Freedom gives trailblazers, rebels, dreamers and creators who are done playing small the mindset, strategies, and insights that will set you free.
Unleash Your Freedom delivers mindset strategies for high achievers who want to create success in every area of their life without sacrificing their freedom.

If you’re looking for a personal development podcast from two leadership coaches who believe you shouldn’t have to choose between being wildly ambitious and having a life you actually love, you’re in the right place.

This podcast is for entrepreneurs, founders, business owners, executives, leaders, and ambitious professionals who want more from both their success and their life.

If you want to grow your business or career, develop a success mindset, and master emotional intelligence, so you can achieve more, have better relationships, and thrive in your health, you’re in the right place.

This show provides answers to questions like:

- How do I create more freedom in my life?
- How can I achieve more without burning out?
- How do I achieve my goals and still enjoy my life?
- How do I create success in every area of my life?
- How can I become a better leader?
- How do I build better relationships?

About your host

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Giorgia & Dawn

We are leadership coaches who met on our journey to becoming free while coaching together. Now we're coaching high-achieving people into breaking through their inner barriers, achieving those goals they once thought impossible, and truly unleashing their freedom.