Episode 11

April 08, 2025

00:21:46

️ Failing to Achieve Goals & Finding a Better Way

Hosted by

Ian DeBay
️ Failing to Achieve Goals & Finding a Better Way
The Good System Podcast
️ Failing to Achieve Goals & Finding a Better Way

Apr 08 2025 | 00:21:46

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Show Notes

Have you ever had a goal, a plan, and the motivation—only to end up completely off track? In this honest and personal episode of The Good System, I open up about how I started my self-employment journey with a clear vision… and still managed to miss the mark.

Through storytelling, humor, and a metaphor involving an SUV (don’t worry, no real injuries), I explore how easy it is to lose sight of your purpose—especially when you're focused on productivity, efficiency, and just “getting content out there.”

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Why failing at goals is more common than you think
  • The difference between planning and actually doing
  • Signs you're off track—and how to notice them sooner
  • The hidden cost of chasing efficiency over meaning
  • Realigning your work with your deeper goals (and your life)

Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or just someone trying to build a better system for yourself, this episode is a reminder that it’s okay to mess up—and that it’s never too late to course-correct.

️Read the blog post to this episode: How to Fail at Goal Setting (and Still Win in the End) Join the newsletter for monthly reflections: Ian's Monthly Review Listen to more episodes of The Good System on your favorite podcast platform. If this episode resonated with you, please share it and leave a review—it helps a lot!

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