Are you struggling to set realistic career goals? Afraid your goals are unrealistic? Maybe that's a good thing. Today I explain how being "realistic" often works against you. And I make the case AGAINST setting realistic career goals. (What?! I know!) There's a lot of conventional wisdom that tells you your goals need to be realistic. But how do we actually set realistic career goals? Who decides what's realistic? Like most conventional wisdom, it's a trap. Here's what to do instead. Highlights: 0:00 Struggling To Set Realistic Career Goals? 1:33 How a Client Surprised Herself 2:36 Nervous Your Goal Is Unrealistic? Remember This 3:34 The Danger of Being "Realistic" ------------ ✨ WANT TO SET BETTER CAREER GOALS? YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: How To Set and ACHIEVE Your Career Goals This Year: https://youtu.be/WIpNHtQe5iI 3 Habits That Will Help You Achieve Your Career Goals: https://youtu.be/z7AXOprWQ-A ------------ ✨ READY FOR MORE IN YOUR CAREER BUT NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Download my free 4-step roadmap: https://carolineadamscoaching.com/4-steps-design-a-career-with-purpose ------------ ✨ LET'S CONNECT: Website: https://carolineadamscoaching.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/carolineadamscoaching Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carolineadamsco/ Say hi: hello@carolineadamscoaching.com ✨ JOIN MY 6-WEEK CAREER CHANGE COURSE - DESIGN A CAREER YOU LOVE It’s time to create a career and life on your own terms https://design-a-career-you-love.teachable.com/p/home ✨ MY FAVORITE MONEY MINDSET RESOURCES: https://carolineadamscoaching.com/money/#money-resources ✨ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CAREER ADVICE, MONEY MINDSET, & NETWORKING TIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWhWSzgEjR4g254Q_wwj-JQ ------------ Hi, I'm Caroline. I'm a career coach and leadership coach helping people navigate those inevitable career crossroads. On this channel, I talk about career advancement, career change, leadership, networking, and money mindset. I love what I do, and I want the same for you. Let's do this. 💛🌈🤙 #GoalSetting #CareerGoals #SetUnrealisticGoals