Let’s talk about goals.
Not the New Year’s kind.
Not the 30-day crash plan kind.
And definitely not the "look perfect and hustle harder" kind.
I’m talking about real, meaningful goals—
The kind that actually matter to you.
The kind that give you clarity, purpose, and peace.
Because here’s the truth:
Most people don’t fail at goal setting because they’re lazy or unmotivated.
They fail because they’ve been set up with the wrong approach.
Here’s what I’ve seen happen (over and over again):
People chase goals they think they should want… not what they actually want.
They get caught up in results and lose sight of the process.
They burn out because they never built a system they can actually stick with.
Worse? They tie their self-worth to whether or not they “hit the number.”
And when they fall short (which most people do)… the cycle of shame and starting over begins again.
Sound familiar?
So if you’ve felt stuck lately…
Or like your goals are adding more pressure than progress—
You’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong.
You just need a new approach.
Not the “go harder” plan.
Not the “manifest it and hope” plan.
But something that helps you get really clear on two things:
What do I truly want? (Not what the world says I should want.)
What’s one small way I can move toward that—today?
When you shift from performance to presence—
When you let go of the pressure to be perfect—
That’s where the magic happens.
Because progress doesn’t require punishment.
It just requires clarity, consistency, and a whole lot of self-compassion.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing more on how to actually do this—
In the meantime, I’ll leave you with this:
You don’t have to figure everything out today.
You just have to start asking better questions.
Start with this one:
What does success look like for me—and why do I want it?
The answer might surprise you.
And it might just change everything.
—Steve
Beyond Measure Fitness Naperville