– Maya Angelou

Being an achiever can be depleting.

I heard from a former client last week, frustrated by his prolonged job search and slow progress with two creative projects.

I listened. Interspersed with legitimate career-related laments, he lit up when he shared photos of his children…and the summer fun they’re having.

Have you noticed? Goal-setting types love mile-markers and intermediate wins on the way to the big, big win. In my f...