How to Stop Mistaking Potential for Purpose

01/08/2025 9 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this podcast episode, Marlana Baylis explores the critical distinction between potential and purpose, particularly for powerful women who often over-invest in relationships and projects based on perceived potential. She discusses the emotional toll of over-functioning and the importance of centering one's energy around personal purpose to avoid burnout and resentment. The episode emphasizes the need for self-awareness and alignment with one's true mission to attract the right people and opportunities.TakeawaysWe often confuse potential with purpose.Powerful women tend to over-invest in broken relationships.Emotional over-functioning can lead to burnout.It's essential to check in with your purpose regularly.Seeing someone's potential doesn't mean they recognize it.Over-giving can lead to resentment in relationships.You have to manage your energy and capacity.Realigning with your purpose helps in decision-making.Attract the right people by living in your purpose.It's not your job to close the gap for others. Callouts: "We mistake potential for purpose.""You don't have endless energy.""Own your purpose, live it."Chapters00:00 Understanding Potential vs. Purpose02:20 The Cost of Emotional Over-Functioning05:40 Re-centering Around Your Own Mission#potential, #purpose, #emotional over-functioning, #powerful women, #relationships, #self-awareness, #personal growth, #coaching, #burnout, #alignment