691: The REAL Reason You Make Excuses (it's not what you think!)

Did you pre-order Rach's NEW book? Get all your FREEBIES here! In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel explores the evolution of her motivational outlook over the past six years, reflecting on how her approach has shifted from hardcore discipline to a more compassionate and self-aware mindset. Pre-order your audiobook of ‘What if YOU Are the Answer’ narrated by Rachel on Audible today! You can also pre-order your e-book or hard copy at Amazon , Barnes & Noble (they have signed copies!), Books-A-Millon , Bookshop.org , or wherever books are sold! We're on The Final Batch! Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal 00:00 Overcoming Excuses: The Battle Between Dreams and Comfort Zones 01:06 Introduction to the Rachel Hollis Podcast 01:50 Sunday Episodes and Weekly Themes 02:59 Diving Deep into Excuses 05:28 Realistic vs. Egotistic Excuses 08:58 Understanding the Ego's Role in Excuses 12:40 Navigating Excuses Without Judgment 23:00 Trading Comfort for Potential 24:03 The Cost of Believing Excuses 25:58 Pre-Order Your Book Now! 26:17 The Cost of Staying Safe 00:48 Excuses vs. Potential 30:39 Pre-Order Gifts Explained 35:36 The Start Today Priority Planner 39:28 Understanding Your Excuses 42:39 Personal Story: Overcoming Health Excuses 46:29 Facing Business Challenges 48:39 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.