241. Hope Hustler: Addicted to the Idea of Change

Today Kristen Boss pulls back the curtain on a common struggle so many high-achievers face which is being addicted to the idea of transformation rather than the actual process of it.

If you’re someone who constantly finds themselves buying planners, signing up for new programs, and telling yourself, “This time will be different” only to fizzle out days later? This episode is a must-listen. Kristen introduces the concept of the “Hope Hustler”: someone hooked on the emotional high of fresh starts but who struggles to stay committed when the novelty wears off.

She breaks down the psychology behind this pattern, the nervous system’s role in resistance, and how our obsession with speed and excitement keeps us from real transformation. Kristen also outlines a better way forward — one that prioritizes sustainability, nervous system regulation, and a grounded approach to growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Why dopamine and novelty trick us into starting but not finishing
• How being a “Hope Hustler” erodes self-trust over time
• The four nervous system stress responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) and how they show up in goal-setting
• Why tolerating boredom is essential for long-term success
• The true cost of chasing intensity over intentionality
• How to build a relationship with process, not just outcomes

Resources & Links:

If you’re a Hope Hustler, you need to be at the 3-Day Success Rewire Challenge happening December 8-10th!

Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome + Quick Event Announcement

2:00 – The dopamine hit of fresh starts

5:30 – Who is a Hope Hustler?

8:00 – Why desire isn’t the problem — resistance is

13:00 – How our stress responses sabotage progress

19:00 – The cost of false starts and eroded self-trust

25:00 – How to break the Hope Hustler cycle

29:00 – Redefining success: continuity over intensity

32:00 – Final thoughts + How to join the Success Rewire

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For more resources and to connect with Kristen, visit: www.kristenboss.com