{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Grow On Purpose, Not On Autopilot","description":"You hit one goal, and before you can even feel it, you're already onto the next one: being more productive, more efficient, more successful, constant improvement, and seeking perpetual growth\u2026 But have you ever stopped to ask what all that growth is actually for? If the goalpost keeps moving no matter what you accomplish, this one is for you. \ud83c\udf93 FREE TRAINING: How to overcome high-functioning anxiety (on-demand, watch anytime): https:\/\/becalmwithtati.com\/hfa-training &amp;nbsp; Growth gets treated as an automatic good, so we rarely stop to question it. In this episode, I unpack the difference between healthy ambition and the compulsion to grow, where that drive comes from culturally and personally, and how to move from autopilot to intentional growth without losing your ambition. If the goalpost keeps moving no matter what you accomplish, this one is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: \ud83d\udc49 The difference between healthy ambition and a drive that never lets you rest \ud83d\udc49 Where your definition of &quot;more is better&quot; actually came from (it's not just you) \ud83d\udc49 How to grow on purpose instead of on autopilot &amp;nbsp; \u23f1\ufe0f TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Chasing More 00:58 - Healthy ambition vs. the compulsion to grow 02:20 - Cultural and systemic origins: the American Dream, capitalism, keeping up 05:44 - Lifestyle creep and the moving goalpost 06:59 - Why our brains still chase more 08:29 - Tip 1: Separate your values from what was conditioned 08:53 - Tip 2: Autopilot growth vs. intentional growth &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcda RESOURCES + SOURCES MENTIONED Juliet Schor, The Overworked American (book referenced in this episode) Lifestyle creep: https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/l\/lifestyle-creep.asp &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf93 Ready to go deeper? Watch my free on-demand training on overcoming high-functioning anxiety: https:\/\/becalmwithtati.com\/hfa-training &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udfa4 SPEAKING: I deliver talks and workshops helping high-performing teams manage pressure without burning out: https:\/\/www.becalmwithtati.com\/speaking\/ CONNECT WITH ME Website: https:\/\/www.becalmwithtati.com  LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tatianaglpc\/  Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tatianaglpc\/  Podcast: https:\/\/calmlycoping.com Calmly Coping is a podcast for high-achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety, helping you feel calmer, more balanced, and more confident from within. \ud83c\udfb5 Intro\/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http:\/\/dig.ccmixter.org\/files\/tobias_weber\/57990 Ft: Copperhead \ud83d\udcc4 Disclaimer All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues. ","author_name":"Calmly Coping","author_url":"https:\/\/calmlycoping.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42244990\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42244990"}