Quote: "You don’t need to worry about progressing slowly, you need to worry about climbing the wrong mountain." – James Clear

The final episode addresses the disillusionment of climbing the “wrong mountain.” Keren explains how to break free from the fear of sunk costs and the societal conditioning that traps us in unfulfilling lives. She encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability, seek help, and cultivate lives that reflect their true desires.

Tool of the Day: Ask for help. Share your struggles with a trusted confidant or coach to break out of isolation and regain a sense of connection and clarity.

Referenced Books/Media:

• James Clear quote on the importance of climbing the right mountain

Books and References Mentioned Across Episodes

• GILDED: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More by Keren Eldad
• America (song) by Simon & Garfunkel
• Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
• Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
• Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
• Radical Honesty by Brad Blanton
• You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
• Northwestern University 2023 Commencement Speech by J.B. Pritzker
• Burn Book by Kara Swisher
• Modern Family (TV show)
• Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
• Michael Jordan’s famous quotes and career insights
• James Clear on climbing the right mountain

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