217: The Power of Possibility: Thinking Bigger To Become Your Wealthiest Self in 2026
The Overcoming Overspending Podcast
Release Date: 01/20/2026
The Overcoming Overspending Podcast
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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the neuroscience behind possibility, belief, and why so many high-achieving women stay stuck repeating the same year over and over — even when they want more.
You’ll learn how your brain forms a possibility map that quietly dictates what you pursue, what feels safe, and what you automatically rule out. We’ll unpack why “realistic goals” often keep you small, how your fear center and filtering system work against big visions, and why thinking bigger is actually easier — and more motivating — for your brain than thinking small.
This conversation will challenge you to re-evaluate the goals you’ve set for 2026 and ask the question most people avoid: Is this actually big enough to require a new version of me?
If you’re ready to stop playing within the limits of your past and start expanding what feels possible for your future, this episode will completely change the way you think about goals, growth, and what you’re capable of creating next.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Why intelligence has far less to do with success than the size of your thinking
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How your brain’s possibility map shapes your goals (without you realizing it
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Why realistic goals can be the riskiest goals you set
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How thinking bigger rewires your brain for motivation, opportunity, and growth
- What it actually takes to expand your definition of “safe” and “possible” in 2026
This is your invitation to think bigger — not recklessly, but intentionally — and to step into a future that stretches you, challenges you, and transforms you.
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Book: The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz
Book: 10x is Easier than 2x by Dr. Ben Hardy and Dan Sullivan
Overcoming Overspending Podcast: Episode 55: How Greed
Overcoming Overspending Podcast: Episode 47: The Power of Questions
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