How to Get on Go Mode: Start Small, Take the Next Right Step
How to Get on Go Mode: Start Small, Take the Next Right Step  
Podcast: Emonthebrain
Published On: Mon Mar 09 2026
Description: In this episode of Planet Em, Emily shares real tools to help listeners get on go mode and start moving toward a dream, goal, or higher version of themselves. She breaks down the “mountain goal” idea, which is choosing a meaningful direction without needing to know the full path, then focusing on the next right step instead of getting overwhelmed by the whole climb. Emily explains how she used this method while building her career, including writing out every possible next step on a whiteboard, then choosing the option that excited her most. She emphasizes that trying to pick the “best” option can keep people stuck, and that momentum comes from choosing something, running it long enough to learn, and making adjustments from experience. The episode closes with a reminder to trust the process, detach from how and when it will happen, and keep the barrier to entry small so progress becomes inevitable.