# Ep. 843 - The Hidden Cost of “Kind Of Trying” (And Why It’s Draining You)

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Podcast: [ESGfitness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/esgfitness-403787)
Published: 2026-04-27T05:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

Apply for coaching here Watch the AFM webinar here 00:00 The Controversial Opinion on Hard Work 02:50 The Grey Zone of Effort and Results 06:06 Ownership and Commitment in Achieving Goals 08:11 The Power of Results and Motivation

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