If you ever feel like you should be further along with your book or your business, you are not the only one. Many authors and entrepreneurs feel this way, even when they are making real progress. It happens because their goals keep growing faster than they can see their wins. This creates pressure and makes them feel behind, even when they are moving forward. There is a simple mindset shift that can break this cycle and help you feel more confident as you grow.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the mental trap that keeps authors and entrepreneurs stuck even when they’re making real progress.
This idea comes from the book The Gap and The Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. It changed how I look at success. When you apply it to your writing, your business, and your daily life, you stop ignoring your progress. You start seeing the small wins that used to go unnoticed. This shift helps you write with clarity, work with purpose, and trust the direction you are heading.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
✅ Why many high achievers feel behind even after wins
✅ How to avoid goal setting that drains your energy
✅ The mindset Olympian Dan Jansen used to win gold
✅ A daily practice to measure success in a healthier way
✅ How to chase big goals without losing joy
✅ A simple exercise to move out of discouragement fast
When you use the Gap and Gain mindset, you stop focusing only on where you are not. You notice the gains you have made and the steps you have completed. This helps you stay consistent, enjoy the process, and build long term success with your book and business.
