Dive into this milestone 100th episode where I reveal the most effective ADHD goal setting strategies that transformed me from goal-quitter to podcast success story—and how you can apply these same ADHD goal setting strategies to finally stick with your biggest dreams. If you’ve ever started excited about a goal only to abandon it when things got hard, felt like a failure for not following through, or wondered why traditional goal setting doesn’t work for ADHD brains, this episode will completely transform your approach to achievement.ith goal achievement.
What you’ll learn:
- Why the middle of goals feels dangerous for ADHD brains (and why that’s actually normal)
- The 4-stage journey from courage to confidence that creates lasting success
- How to identify which stage you’re currently in with your goals
- The “spinning plates” analogy that changed how I manage multiple priorities
- Why feeling shaky isn’t a red flag—it’s proof you’re building a valuable skill
- How to lower the stakes without lowering your standards
- The difference between exceptions and excuses when maintaining consistency
- Why ADHD brains need external support systems for goal sustainability
- How confidence feels surprisingly normal once you’ve earned it
- The crucial mindset shift from short-term results to long-game thinking
- Practical strategies for each stage of the goal achievement process
- How to stack confidence experiences across different life areas
Tools and Strategies I Share:
- The 4-stage framework: Courage → Commitment → Consistency → Confidence
- Lowering stakes technique for sustainable progress
- External accountability systems for ADHD consistency
- Long-game mindset for handling setbacks and plateaus
- Support system building (coaches, accountability partners, public commitments)
- Imperfect action strategies for getting started despite fear
- Non-negotiable decision making to shut down internal bargaining
- Milestone celebration methods that fuel continued progress
- Confidence borrowing from past achievements for new goals
- Weekly action steps for moving between stages
“Shakiness doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It means you’re building a skill.” – Episode 100
From Goal-Quitter to Goal-Achiever
Learn why 90% of podcasts quit by episode 3 while this show hit 100 episodes, and how the same principles apply to fitness goals, business projects, creative pursuits, and life changes. I share the real story behind this milestone—including the fears, commitment struggles, and consistency challenges that nearly derailed everything, plus how I’m currently applying this exact system to my biggest fitness goal yet.
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This episode is essential for anyone with ADHD who struggles with follow-through, feels defeated by past goal failures, or wants to finally build the confidence that comes from completing what you start. Remember: goal sustainability might be the single most important executive function skill for ADHD adults—and it’s completely learnable.
Share in the comments: Which of the 4 stages are you in with your current big goal? Let’s celebrate progress and support each other in moving to the next level!
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