There’s a moment that happens when you decide you want more.

.. Maybe it’s January 1st. .. Maybe it’s your birthday. .. Maybe it’s after a hard conversation, a new job, or a health scare.

Suddenly there’s possibility. Ambition. A fresh journal. A gym membership. A bold new goal.

And then… a tightening.

Excitement turns into pressure. Inspiration turns into self-criticism.

The “shoulds” pull up a chair at the table.

In this first episode of No User Manual Podcast, I explore that tender space where ambition runs ahead of capacity — and why that doesn’t mean you’ve failed.

We’ll untangle:

• Why stopping and starting is part of change
• How your mind quietly turns goals into demands
• The difference between thinking your way through over ...