We’ve all been there — driven by a motivation that felt right at the time, only to realize later it was quietly steering us away from what matters most. This is the pull of misguided motivation — when our actions look purposeful on the surface but are, in truth, out of sync with our deepest values.

How to create goals that actually matter—and stay with you, even when life shifts.

Have you ever set a goal with the best of intentions—only to feel it drift, fade, or quietly fall apart?
You’re not alone.