On Track with Lani Fogelberg Lani Fogelberg

It’s time for a recap of my favourite moments from this season of On Track the podcast, while we take a break to come back with some more epic motivational content later this year! What have your favourite moments been?

 

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This is my career story. Once upon a time, I was just a ‘nerdy teacher's pet' grappling with the decision of going to university or following an unconventional path. Today I run a successful international consulting business off the back of what’s been a pretty interesting career. I've come a long way from my first job as a receptionist in 2007! From long hours in finance to co-founding successful businesses in New Zealand, I've learned that saying yes to opportunities and showing that you want to contribute value is a winning combination.

Today we're taking a deep look at the societal pressures that equate self-worth to career success, and challenging the narrative that your job should be your ultimate passion. This episode explores the psychological benefits of hobbies, and how they can lead to personal growth, new relationships, and provide a sanctuary from external pressures, and considers a perspective that I don’t often hear talked about - that work can simply be an enabler for pursuing your passions outside of work. I also share my personal journey of rediscovering the joy of hobbies outside of work despite already learning the lesson of the importance of doing so before, and how I’ve been learning to play the pipe organ!

What are the two traits most successful people have and what’s stopping you from having them? I've seen these traits in action and in this episode we break down what they are, what could be stopping you from cultivating those traits within yourself, and why they’re important. If you loved the ‘Elevate your Goal Setting Game' then you’ll love this one too. It’s a must-listen for those seeking to unlock their full potential and build a life they genuinely want to live.

What if the one thing you thought you wanted most in life turned out not to be a thing at all, but a feeling? In this episode I cover how we often mistake our longing for feelings of accomplishment, security, and beauty for a pursuit of just material possessions themselves. Even money, houses, cars - once our basic human needs are met, it’s not these items we crave, but in fact the feelings they represent. I posted a short video about this on TikTok which went viral, and got me a ton of subscribers on YouTube - and here I unpack the thoughts behind that video a bit and challenge you to consider how you can give yourself the gift of the feelings you think you might get from some of the things you want, today. (0:00:00) - Prioritizing Feelings Over Material Possessions (4 Minutes) Discuss the idea of wanting the feelings that come with material things rather than the things themselves. Financial security is a need, not a want, and if you are living in a first world country and have a job and roof over your head, this concept can still be beneficial to you. Here we address the elephant in the room and clear up any confusion about money and needs vs. wants. (0:03:52) - Seeking Feelings in Material Things (7 Minutes) We explore the idea of wanting the feelings that come with material things rather than the things themselves. We use financial security as an example of a need and discuss how it can make us feel secure and safe. We move on to talk about houses, cars, and toys and how they can make us feel a sense of accomplishment, flexibility, or even being a good parent. We then examine the idea of why these material things should not be the source of our fulfillment and happiness. Lastly, we discuss the importance of seeking those feelings elsewhere and what happens if we can't find those feelings. (0:11:08) - Joy of Feeling Accomplished and Beautiful (1 Minutes) We explore the idea that instead of buying material things to make ourselves happy, we should focus on the feelings that come with those things. We discuss ways to give ourselves the gift of feeling that today.

Have you ever been swayed into thinking wealth and material possessions are the only measures of success? When in actual fact, reaching your personal aims and goals - which are as unique to you as your fingerprints - is the true meaning of success? What success means is just one of the myths I'm busting today alongside two other lies people tell themselves about that S word. And of course, the episode will leave you with some tips to take away and use as launchpads to your own success. Are you ready to challenge your understanding of success and redefine it on your own terms?