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Thoughts From My Thirties

You’re Not Getting What You Want Because You’re Not Being Honest About What You Want

April 2, 2026·39 min
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This one is for the woman who keeps saying she wants more… but hasn’t been fully honest about what “more” actually is.In this episode, we get into:Why you might not have what you want because you’re not being honest about itThe difference between saying what you want vs. telling the truth about what you wantHow I realized I was hiding my true identity behind more “understandable” titlesWhat successful creatives have in common and what it means to stay in your main character energyChoosing what’s practical vs. choosing what’s actually meant for youHow being influenced can keep you stuck in the wrong laneThe truth about “realistic dreams” and why that concept might be a lieBeing honest in every area: career, relationships, friendships, and your relationship with GodWhat it looks like to talk to God like He’s your father and actually ask for what you wantAdmitting you want new friends and why that doesn’t make you ungratefulHow conditioning — not fear — keeps us playing smallWhy safe answers are blocking real outcomesThe difference between self-awareness and actual change5 ways I’m learning to get honest about what I want and take action toward itResources + LinksDownload the episode companion resource:https://spring-basil-85806.myflodesk....Join my private community:https://kalariggins.substack.com/subs...Our Inner Thoughts is a space to keep the conversation going with:Monthly Group Thoughts (live virtual discussions)Inside My Mind Q&A sessions (ask me anything — creativity, strategy, life, love, becoming)Question for you:What’s one thing you’ve been saying you want… but haven’t been fully honest about?Drop it in the comments — let’s tell the truth out loud.Let’s stay connectedSocials: @KalaRigginsWebsite: https://kalariggins.com/Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.comAbout Me:I’m Kala — host, content creator, and storyteller.I create content and conversations that inspire women to stop hiding, stop diluting, and start telling the truth about who they are and what they actually want.Over here, it’s about returning to yourself — your voice, your clarity, and your calling… and having the courage to act on it.

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