The Year I Almost Gave Up
I still remember sitting at my kitchen table late one night, papers spread everywhere, the hum of my laptop the only sound in the house. I had just set what I thought were bold goals for my business — double my revenue, launch a group program, and hire my first full-time team member.
But as I looked at those numbers, something inside me whispered, Who do you think you are?
That was the year I learned that bold goals don’t start with confidence — they build it.
Because truthfully, confidence isn’t something you wake up with one morning after achieving success. It’s something you practice, one courageous decision at a time.
Why Bold Goals Scare Us (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
Setting bold goals can feel uncomfortable — and that’s the point.
When you stretch yourself, you expand not just your business, but your capacity to believe in what’s possible.
The fear that bubbles up when you set a big goal isn’t failure talking — it’s growth calling.
I used to write goals that felt “safe.” Things I knew I could achieve if I worked hard enough. But those goals didn’t light me up. They didn’t challenge me to lead differently, think creatively, or trust my intuition.
Now, when I feel that mix of excitement and fear in my gut — that’s my cue, I’m on the right track.
My Turning Point: The Year I Dared to Dream Bigger
It was 2019 when I finally stopped playing small.
I’d just come through a season of burnout and doubt, and something had to change. I decided to set a bold goal: to create a six-figure year doing work that actually felt good.
I mapped out what that vision looked like — not just in numbers, but in energy:
Working with clients I truly loved.
Creating more space for rest and creativity.
Leading from my values, not my fears.
That year wasn’t easy. There were failed launches, unexpected expenses, and plenty of nights questioning myself. But every time I showed up again — with intention, not perfection — I built confidence muscle I didn’t know I had.
And slowly, those “impossible” goals became my new routine.
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Systems That Support Confidence
Here’s what I learned: confidence doesn’t live in your head — it lives in your habits.
Every CEO needs systems that make success repeatable. Mine include:
Weekly CEO Dates: Every Monday morning, I review my goals, energy levels, and priorities for the week.
Accountability Circles: Women who hold me to my highest self, not my self-doubt.
Aligned Planning: Vision mapping that blends strategy with intuition — because spreadsheets are only half the story.
Your systems should make you feel supported, not suffocated. When your business structure reflects your values, showing up becomes easier.
Grace Over Grit: The Missing Ingredient
There’s a lie in entrepreneurship that says you have to “hustle harder” to earn success.
But the real magic happens when you learn to balance grit with grace.
Grace looks like:
Taking a deep breath when things don’t go as planned.
Allowing yourself to rest, not quit.
Trusting that every detour is still aligned with you.
When I started leading from grace instead of guilt, I became a more confident CEO — and a more grounded mom, friend, and mentor.
Because bold goals aren’t about proving your worth. They’re about honoring your potential.
A New Kind of Bold
If I could whisper something to the version of me sitting at that kitchen table years ago, it would be this:
“You don’t have to be fearless to set bold goals. You have to be willing.”
So as we begin this new year together, I invite you to set one bold goal — not just for your business, but for your becoming.
Make it big. Make it heart-aligned.
And give yourself a little grace along the way. 🌿
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FAQs I Recommend When Bold Goal Setting
1. How do I know if my goals are “bold enough”?
If your goals feel slightly uncomfortable but deeply exciting, they’re bold enough. Growth lives at the edge of your comfort zone.
2. What if I set a bold goal and don’t reach it?
You still win — because you grew in the process. Bold goals aren’t about perfection; they’re about expansion.
3. How do I balance ambition with rest?
Build rest into your plan from the start. Rest is a success strategy, not a reward.
4. Can bold goals be spiritual as well as strategic?
Absolutely. Your business is an energetic extension of you — alignment matters as much as action.
5. How often should I revisit my goals?
Quarterly reviews help you stay aligned and celebrate progress. Reflection fuels motivation.
6. What if fear stops me from dreaming big?
Let fear be your compass. It often points to exactly where your next level of growth awaits.
