3 Lessons Learned When a Big Goal Fails

Ever feel like you’ve nailed your goal, then reality shifts and it hurts?

Maybe you were sure you’d get the job offer.
Or land that long-awaited promotion.

Seeing your idea not selected to move forward.
Or get the recognition you’ve been working toward.

Goals give us focus and direction —

but sneaky expectations can catch us off guard.

Here are three lessons to carry with you when those moments hit:

-Space for better things – A “no” doesn’t mean the goal was wrong. It may simply be making room for a new opportunity.

-Loosen your grip – When you let go of expecting only one perfect outcome, you open the door to unexpected breakthroughs.

-Your worth isn’t on the line – No single result defines you. Untangle your value from the outcome, and you stay whole no matter what.

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The antidote?

Set the goal and keep the vision, but loosen your grip on exactly how it unfolds.

You might be surprised where you end up, because every detour can point you toward something better.