Why Goal Setting Fails (And How to Fix It In Your Practice)
In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, I’m breaking down why so many goals crash and burn—and, more importantly, how to actually achieve them. Spoiler: It’s not about working harder or manifesting success through sheer willpower.
I’m covering the biggest goal-setting disasters, like setting way too many goals, failing to track progress, and falling for shiny object syndrome (we’ve all been there). Plus, I’ll walk you through a practical, no-BS approach to setting goals that actually work—including how to break them down into doable steps, assign ownership (yes, even for yourself), and track progress without losing your mind.
We’re also tackling perfectionism, goal fatigue, and knowing when to adjust instead of stubbornly sticking to something that’s not working.
If you’re tired of spinning your wheels with goal setting, this one’s for you. And if you want deeper support, join the Culture Focused Practice Membership, where we take this kind of stuff and actually apply it in real life.
Episode Breakdown
00:00 - Intro: Why goals keep failing
00:09 - The biggest mistakes in goal setting
02:41 - What not to do (seriously, stop doing this)
07:22 - How to set SMART goals without overcomplicating it
13:07 - Assigning ownership & tracking progress like a pro
16:17 - Avoiding perfectionism & making goals work for you
22:03 - Wrapping up + your next step
00:09 - The biggest mistakes in goal setting
02:41 - What not to do (seriously, stop doing this)
07:22 - How to set SMART goals without overcomplicating it
13:07 - Assigning ownership & tracking progress like a pro
16:17 - Avoiding perfectionism & making goals work for you
22:03 - Wrapping up + your next step
👉 Join the Culture Focused Practice Membership for more guidance, resources, and strategies to build a practice that actually runs smoothly.
