The Unglamorous Truth About Pursuing Big Goals (And Why Nobody Talks About It)

The Unglamorous Truth About Pursuing Big Goals (And Why Nobody Talks About It)

Career GrowthConfidenceWellbeing
Published: 7/6/2025

Show Notes

In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to chase multiple big dreams at once.
I'm currently writing a book with Wiley, building an AI career mentor tool called Pivotr, running my recruitment company, hosting this podcast, and managing Sisterhood Clubโ€ฆ

Here's what nobody tells you: It's messy. It's unglamorous. And most days, nobody's cheering you on.
I'm sharing this because I'm tired of seeing the highlight reel without the behind-the-scenes reality. If you're in your own "messy middle" right now, whether it's a career change, a side project, or a bold goal you've been putting off, this episode is your permission slip to keep going.

I'm taking you inside my 4 AM mornings, my weekend sacrifices, and the five critical lessons I'm learning while navigating this season of intense growth.

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Connect with me
๐Ÿ”นLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/
๐Ÿ”บ Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard
๐Ÿ”ธ Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com
๐Ÿ“š Early access to Pivotr (AI Career Mentor): https://www.pivotr.com

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๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Why prioritisation beats work-life balance when pursuing big goals
- The unglamorous reality of building something meaningful (spoiler: it's not Instagram-worthy)
- Why waiting for the "perfect time" is the biggest career mistake you can make
- How to act when you don't feel confident (courage comes first, confidence follows)
- Why you don't need a perfect roadmap to start moving forward
- The truth about sacrifice, seasons, and what it really takes to level up

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โฑ๏ธ Timestamps:

00:01 - Why I'm sharing the messy behind-the-scenes right now

02:21 - What I'm working on: The book, the AI tool, and everything in between

04:43 - Lesson 1: The power of seasons and strategic prioritisation

09:10 - How to manage conflicting priorities without losing your mind

11:36 - Why "work-life balance" advice doesn't work when you're levelling up

13:51 - Lesson 2: None of this is glamorous (and that's the point)

16:10 - The quote that's keeping me going: "You'll be rewarded in public for work you do in private"

18:21 - Lesson 3: Stop waiting for permission or the perfect time

20:35 - Why "one day" never comes (and what to do instead)

22:52 - Lesson 4: Courage before confidence, why imposter syndrome never goes away

25:16 - Lesson 5: You don't need a perfect roadmap to make progress

27:34 - Final thoughts: We're all in the messy middle together

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๐Ÿš€ Mentioned in This Episode:

The Bold Move (my upcoming book with Wiley)

Pivotr - AI Career Mentor Tool

AI tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini

Tony Robbins quote: "You'll be rewarded in public for the work you do in private"

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๐Ÿ“ Key Takeaway:
Success isn't about having it all figured out. It's about showing up consistently in the unglamorous moments when nobody's watching. If you're in your own messy middle right now, remember: progress over perfection, courage before confidence, and action despite fear.

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