How to Let Go of Expectations About Achieving Your Goals

When you shift your focus to the process and the journey, you activate your motivation.

Darren Stehle
4 min readSep 4, 2023

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Love the process and not the goal,” tossed around when it comes to achieving your dreams.

Let’s take a closer look at what that really means.

The Pitfall of Goal Attachment

A couple of years ago, I found myself in a constant struggle to make progress on my goals.

I was self-employed, and the tasks I hated were piling up. It felt like I should be much further ahead in my business, and I blamed myself for not being there. The more I resisted the daily grind, the more drained I felt.

Have you ever had days when you’re stuck doing tasks that aggravate you?

This was a mindset problem, and I realized it was of my own making.

I’ve talked before about how we tend to identify with our difficulties. It’s a common challenge for entrepreneurs, especially those flying solo. If you don’t have a team yet, you’re wearing all the hats to make your business grow.

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Darren Stehle

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