532. When Hope Is Useful and When It's Not

532. When Hope Is Useful and When It's Not

Author: Jody Moore September 26, 2025 Duration: 26:46

From hoping for good weather to hoping our business succeeds, "hope" is a word we throw around constantly. But there's a critical difference between these two scenarios that most people miss. One puts you in the passenger seat of your life, while the other pretends you're not even holding the steering wheel.

 

Here's the truth: hope isn't always your friend. Sometimes, it's actually keeping you from taking powerful action in your life. If you've been feeling stuck in a "hope" cycle, constantly wishing for better results but not seeing them, this episode is your wake-up call.

 

Tune in this week as I break down exactly when hope is useful and when it's not. 

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/532


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