Pop! Why Big Goals Blow Up the Fastest
In 1986, Cleveland tried to make history by releasing 1.5 million balloons into the sky. It was supposed to be breathtaking—a symbol of pride and possibility. Instead, the wind changed, and the celebration turned into chaos.
I still think about that day whenever I talk to patients—or catch myself—trying to overhaul life overnight. Because the truth is, we all have our own balloonfest moments: the New Year’s resolutions, the “this time I’ll change everything” plans, the spectacular launches that start strong and fall fast.
In this episode, I unpack what Cleveland’s balloon disaster can teach…
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