Giving up on a dream isn’t failure. In this episode, we explore giving up on a dream, how to know when to quit, perfectionism, people pleasing, and how to stop people pleasing and what happens when your dream stops feeling like yours.

If you’ve ever wondered:

Is it ok to give up on your dreams?
How to know when to quit something you once loved
Whether perfectionism is killing your passion
How people pleasing shapes your path
How to stop people pleasing and choose yourself

This episode will change how you see success.

I share my personal story of walking away from a professional music path—and why giving up on a dream was actually the thing that set me free.

We also explore:

✔ The hidden cost of perfectionism

✔ Why people pleasing disconnects you from your truth

✔ How to know when to quit vs pivot

✔ Why giving up on a dream can be a powerful realignment

✔ What it looks like to rebuild your relationship with what you love

Featuring reflections inspired by Alysa Liu and themes similar to I'm Glad My Mom Died.

If you're questioning your path, this conversation will help you reconnect to what actually feels like YOU.

👇 RESOURCES

Free Guide, Growth Without Burnout: https://ellenbroencoaching.kit.com/b51104bb4d

CEO Capacity Creator: https://ellenbroencoaching.kit.com/ceocapacitycreator

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