In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel addresses listeners' concerns and questions about tackling ambitious goals, particularly when balancing fear and productivity. She discusses a listener's anxiety over writing a first novel and emphasizes the importance of pushing through initial fears and embracing the imperfections of a first draft. Rachel also provides advice on managing multiple projects at work, prioritizing tasks, and focusing on personal health as a foundation for professional success. 00:00 Facing Your Fears: Embracing the Unknown 01:40 Ask Rach: Tackling Your Voicemails 02:46 Alexa's Question: Overcoming First Draft Doubts 05:56 The S****y First Draft: Embrace the Mess 09:29 The Power of Dedication in Creative Projects 19:53 Balancing Ambition and Gratitude 29:31 Managing Multiple Projects Effectively 36:18 The One Thing: Prioritizing Your Goals 40:18 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal Have a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode?? Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 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/