Why Your Interests Might Be Sabotaging Your Momentum

Описание: Just because something holds your interest doesn’t mean it’s improving your life.

In this episode, Stephen Peters breaks down the critical difference between interests and enhancements—and why staying busy often leaves us feeling stuck. You’ll learn why enjoyable activities can drain time without adding value, how even meaningful work can become a hindrance, and what it takes to shift from passive engagement to purposeful use of time.

Stephen introduces the 3 Vs—Values, Vision, and Velocity—to help turn interests into real-life enhancements.

00:00 Chasing Interests vs. Enhancements
10:56 The Cost of Interests
13:20 The Three Vs for Intentional Enhancements
27:28 Directed Engagement and Constructive Practice Help You to Stop Being Passive
35:02 Maximizing Time and Resources

👉 Challenge: Identify one practice this week that aligns with your values, clarifies your vision, and shows measurable progress. Commit to it—on purpose.

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