Why You’re Not Getting What You Want (And What Actually Works Instead)
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## Description
Have you ever felt like you’re working hard, doing all the right things… and still not getting what you truly want?
It can feel like running a race inside a maze—
putting in effort, pushing forward, but never quite arriving.
What if the issue isn’t how hard you’re trying…
but whether what you’re aiming for is actually aligned?
This event is an introduction to a different way of approaching goals and change—one that doesn’t rely on force, pressure, or “fixing” yourself.
Instead, we’ll explore how to understand and work with the patterns that shape your experience, so what you want can begin to feel both possible and attainable.
## What You’ll Explore
• Why striving harder doesn’t always get you where you want to go
• How to identify what you actually want (beneath expectations and pressure)
• The hidden patterns that influence your goals, motivation, and follow-through
• How to design goals that feel aligned, clear, and achievable
• A more respectful approach to change—one that works with your system, not against it
## What Happens at This Event
• A short, engaging talk introducing a key idea about goals and alignment
• Guided reflection to help you explore your own ambitions
• A simple experiential exercise you can apply immediately
• Space for questions and shared insights
• A chance to connect with others exploring similar questions
You are welcome to participate at whatever level feels comfortable.
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## This Event Is Especially Valuable For People Who…
• Feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, overworking, or overachieving
• Sense there may be a different, more aligned way to approach goals
• Are curious about personal transformation that respects all parts of themselves
• Want practical tools and deeper understanding
• Enjoy thoughtful, real conversations about how life actually works
## About the Approach
This event introduces perspectives from an evolved form of Neuro-Linguistic Programming taught at NLP Marin.
Rather than trying to eliminate or override parts of yourself, this approach explores how to understand and integrate them—creating change that is more natural, sustainable, and respectful.
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## Event Details
📅 Dates: April 13–17, 2026 (join for one or continue for the full series)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM GMT
⏱ Duration: ~40–45 minutes per session
💸 Cost is $47 for all five days & recordings/materials. RSVP for payment access
📍 Location: Online (Zoom) Will be added here about a week before
## A Note
This event is part of a 5-day mini-course called Aligned Ambitions, designed to help you clarify what you truly want and create a more fulfilling and attainable path forward.
You’re welcome to attend this session as an introduction.
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👉 RSVP to receive the Zoom link
If you’re curious, come explore.
You may find it’s not about pushing harder—
but about discovering a different way forward.
