# Episode 106: Hit My Goals, Now What?

Last week, I talked about finally seeing meaningful progress from my writing after years of effort. This week, I find myself facing a different question: what happens when you actually reach a goal you've been chasing for a long time?

After earning as much from my writing in the first week of June as I did during the entire previous month, I started reflecting on the strange feeling that comes after achieving something you've worked toward for years. It's not life-changing money, but it's enough progress to make me stop and think about what's next.

In this episode, I discuss:

- The unexpected emotions that can follow reaching a long-term goal

- Why achieving a milestone doesn't always bring the fulfillment we expect

- The difference between creating what sells and creating what you're passionate about

- How goals evolve as we grow and change

- The importance of having a strong reason behind your ambitions

- Lessons from fitness, finances, travel, and creative work

- Why success often creates new questions instead of final answers

- Building a creative life that can eventually support greater freedom and flexibility

Sometimes the hardest question isn't how to reach a goal—it's deciding where to go after you've arrived.

I'd love to hear your thoughts. What do you do after you hit a major goal?

The Books By Josh Audio Immersion is a reflective podcast focused on perspective, growth, and the quiet lessons we often overlook. Each episode is an invitation to slow down, think differently, and explore ideas that don’t always fit into neat categories.