How to Build a Full Life Without Burning it All Down with Dinesh Melwani
Lessons from a Quitter
In this week’s episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we sit down with special guest Dinesh Melwani to explore how small, intentional shifts can completely change the trajectory of your life and career. We talk about delegating without guilt, reclaiming your time, and building confidence through consistent, incremental action. Dinesh shares how he’s redesigned his own life—juggling law, real estate, coaching, a podcast, and now a children’s book—by narrowing his focus, embracing seasons, and letting his day job fund his bigger dreams. This conversation is a powerful reminder that you...
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Hierarchy of Needs
Lessons from a Quitter
In this week’s episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we dive into an unpolished but powerful reflection on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how understanding it can help us navigate uncertainty and reduce unnecessary suffering. We explore the difference between “clean” and “dirty” pain and how our brains are wired to always look for problems—even when life is objectively good. By recognizing where we are on the hierarchy, we can cultivate more compassion for ourselves, redirect our minds toward meaningful goals, and find gratitude for the structure and challenges that keep us...
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Happy Life of Mediocrity
Lessons from a Quitter
In this week’s episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we wrap up our burnout series with a powerful mindset shift — embracing The Happy Life of Mediocrity. We explore how our constant drive to be the best and to “have it all” often leaves us exhausted, disconnected, and unfulfilled. Instead of chasing perfection, we learn how to find joy and peace in being average, accepting that life is always 50/50. Together, we discover how letting go of unrealistic expectations allows us to slow down, appreciate what we have, and create more happiness in our wonderfully imperfect, ordinary lives.
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How to Rewire Your Brain for Joy When You've Been Chasing Achievement
Lessons from a Quitter
In this week’s episode of Lessons from a Quitter, I wrap up our burnout series by tackling one of the most common struggles high-achievers face: how to actually feel joy again. A listener asked, “What if I’ve been so focused on achievement that I don’t even know how to experience joy outside of work?” We dig into how our culture conditions us to seek validation through productivity and how to rewire that programming. I share small, practical steps to reconnect with your body, rebuild curiosity, and rediscover what genuinely lights you up—so you can find joy in everyday life, not...
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Burnout Breakthrough week 6
Lessons from a Quitter
In this final episode of the Burnout Breakthrough series, we wrap up six weeks of transformation by shifting from hard work to joyful living. After tackling boundaries, delegation, and saying no, this week focuses on the fun part—learning to live your dream life now. Goli challenges listeners to stop postponing happiness and start creating daily joy through simple exercises like crafting a “dream day” and building a “bliss list.” You’ll learn how to bring intention, fun, and presence back into your routine—because life isn’t something to endure until it gets better. It’s...
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Burnout Breakthrough week 5
Lessons from a Quitter
In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we dive into one of the most powerful mindset shifts for breaking free from burnout in week 5 of the Burnout Breakthrough series: letting go of “manuals” for how others should act. We explore how much energy we waste trying to control people’s behaviors—believing our happiness depends on them changing—and how freeing it can be to drop those expectations. You’ll learn how to stop people-pleasing, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim your emotional peace by focusing on what you can control: your own thoughts and actions. This episode is a...
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Burnout Breakthrough Week 4
Lessons from a Quitter
In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we dive into the often-overlooked emotional side of career change—grief. When we outgrow an identity, a job, or a dream, it’s not just a pivot; it’s a loss. I’m joined by grief coach Laverne McKinnon to unpack how letting go of who we thought we’d be can open the door to who we’re becoming. We explore why it’s essential to honor our grief rather than rush past it, how to rebuild self-trust, and how embracing the messy middle can lead to a more authentic, fulfilling next chapter in your life and career.
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Burnout Breakthrough Week 3
Lessons from a Quitter
In this week’s episode of Lessons from a Quitter, I share Week 3 of my Burnout Breakthrough Accelerator. This session focuses on one of the biggest obstacles to rest and balance: guilt. We explore how guilt—often rooted in cultural, societal, or workplace expectations—keeps us trapped in burnout, pushing us to overwork, people-please, and ignore our own needs. I walk through how guilt feeds into shame, why it’s used as a tool of control, and how to separate cultural norms from your own values. You’ll learn practical strategies to redefine your beliefs and finally let go of...
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Burnout Breakthrough Accelerator Week 2
Lessons from a Quitter
In this week’s episode of Lessons from a Quitter, I continue sharing my Burnout Breakthrough Accelerator series. We dive into the second pillar of moving past burnout: uncovering the impossible standards we set for ourselves. From work expectations like never making mistakes or always going above and beyond, to personal standards of being the “perfect” partner, parent, or friend, we explore how these unrealistic bars keep us stuck in exhaustion and self-criticism. Through exercises and real-life examples—including a powerful story from a client—you’ll learn how to recognize these...
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Burnout Breakthrough Week 1
Lessons from a Quitter
In this week’s episode of Lessons from a Quitter, I’m kicking off a special six-week series called the Burnout Breakthrough Accelerator. After years of coaching professionals through overwhelm, I’ve distilled the key steps to help you move from constant exhaustion to more clarity, space, and joy. In Week 1, we start with an honest self-audit—writing down every “should” that weighs on us in work, home, health, and relationships. This eye-opening purge reveals just how much pressure we pile on ourselves and sets the stage for reclaiming time, energy, and control from burnout.
info_outlineIn this week’s episode of Lessons from a Quitter, I continue sharing my Burnout Breakthrough Accelerator series. We dive into the second pillar of moving past burnout: uncovering the impossible standards we set for ourselves. From work expectations like never making mistakes or always going above and beyond, to personal standards of being the “perfect” partner, parent, or friend, we explore how these unrealistic bars keep us stuck in exhaustion and self-criticism. Through exercises and real-life examples—including a powerful story from a client—you’ll learn how to recognize these patterns and begin creating realistic standards that allow for success, joy, and sustainability.