Episode Summary

In this episode, Courtnie gets candid about a personal moment from her weekly Sunday reflection — catching herself trying to carry someone else's consequences. She unpacks why driven, empathetic leaders are especially prone to taking on what was never theirs to manage, and why letting go is actually the most powerful thing you can do.

Key Takeaways

• You cannot carry people into the life they have not decided to build for themselves. You can give advice, open doors, and create opportunities — but you cannot do the work for someone else.
• Empathy can become a trap. If you're driven and caring, stepping in to fix, smooth over, or solve other people's problems can feel like second nature — but it's a pattern worth unlearning.
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