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Back to Episodes#38 How Small Wins Build Momentum When You’re Burned Out
Description
Momentum doesn’t come from hustle — it comes from identity. This episode redefines success for high-capacity humans and shows why celebrating small wins is the secret to sustainable progress.
If you’ve ever whispered, “Why isn’t this moving faster?” — this one’s for you.
In today’s episode of Identity-Level Recalibration, Julie Holly speaks directly to high-capacity humans who’ve outpaced their early success but are learning to rebuild from a slower, steadier place of integrity.
This episode will guide you through:
- Why real momentum is built on integrity, not intensity
- How small wins change your brain chemistry (and your identity)
- The hidden cost of bypassing celebration
- Why dopamine matters — and how to stop outsourcing it to hustle
- The inner story behind rebuilding the ILR podcast from scratch
- A recalibration moment from the life of Kobe Bryant — and what his commitment to fundamentals teaches us about self-trust
You’ll walk away with a new lens on momentum — one that honors the slow rebuild, the subtle shift, and the sacredness of starting again.
Every episode includes a Micro-Recalibration — a small, identity-aligned action you can take today. These prompts are perfect for journaling, reflection, or team conversations — and they help you integrate the transformation, one small win at a time.
Micro-Recalibration Prompt
Pause and name one small win — something that aligns with your future self.
- Finish this sentence: “This win shows I’m becoming the kind of person who…”
- If you lead a team, share this prompt with them: “What’s a micro-win you’re proud of this week?”
Let celebration become a shared rhythm.
Explore Identity-Level Recalibration
→ Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you
→ Learn about The Recalibration Cohort
→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience
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→ Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights
→ Download the Misalignment Audit
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→ Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.)
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