Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

How to Stop Delaying Happiness While Pursuing Big Goals with Jess Ekstrom

April 21, 2026·54 minsoloself improvement
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TLDR
True success isn't about reaching a finish line or achieving status, but about enjoying the process, solving problems you're excited by, and building a life aligned with your evolving definition of success.


THESIS

Jess Ekstrom argues that the pursuit of external markers of success—

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Jess Ekstrom

solo on Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Jess EkstromHeatherAaron Foley

Books

Making It Without Losing Itby Jess EkstromChasing the Bright Sideby Jess Ekstrom

Companies

Headbands of HopeMic Drop Workshop

Topics

Career DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipHabitsLeadershipPersonal FinanceProductivitySelf Improvement

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