Hope as action versus outcome starts with one uncomfortable realization. You're listing everything you hope to accomplish this year. Hope to get the job. Hope to find your wallet. Hope to finish the project. Hope to make a change. Someone stops you and says: hope is a beautiful thing, it's a terrible plan. What's the difference? Outcome hope is crossing your fingers. Action hope is trusting the process will teach you what you need to know even when the path isn't straight.

 

The hosts trace a 2020 winter phone call where one taught the other to pick one word that describes who you are, where you're at, and what you're working towards. Not a contract. Not forever. Just right now. Every decision gets filtered through one question: does this satisfy my word? That's how you learn to say no. Momentum, thrive, shine, belong, shift. The word changes when it stops being relevant. The first word chosen was belong, after rejecting hope as a plan. Six years later, the person who chose belong still hasn't fully accomplished it, and that's the point. It keeps them moving in ways they're proud of, including owning hobbies like Lego and Magic the Gathering without apology.

 

Hope isn't the outcome you want. It's trusting that whatever you learn through the process gets you closer, even when you fail. The flat tire teaches you something. The breakdown introduces you to someone. Luck has more to do with listening than mystical power.

 

Topics: hope as action versus outcome, choosing your word, intentional living, goal setting, belonging


Originally aired on 2026-01-27

Hope as action versus outcome starts with one uncomfortable realization. You're listing everything you hope to accomplish this year. Hope to get the job. Hope to find your wallet. Hope to finish the project. Hope to make a change. Someone stops you and says: hope is a beautiful thing, it's a terrible plan. What's the difference? Outcome hope is crossing your fingers. Action hope is trusting the process will teach you what you need to know even when the path isn't straight.
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The hosts trace a 2020 winter phone call where one taught the other to pick one word that describes who you are, where you're at, and what you're working towards. Not a contract. Not forever. Just right now. Every decision gets filtered through one question: does this satisfy my word? That's how you learn to say no. Momentum, thrive, shine, belong, shift. The word changes when it stops being relevant. The first word chosen was belong, after rejecting hope as a plan. Six years later, the person who chose belong still hasn't fully accomplished it, and that's the point. It keeps them moving in ways they're proud of, including owning hobbies like Lego and Magic the Gathering without apology.
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Hope isn't the outcome you want. It's trusting that whatever you learn through the process gets you closer, even when you fail. The flat tire teaches you something. The breakdown introduces you to someone. Luck has more to do with listening than mystical power.
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Topics: hope as action versus outcome, choosing your word, intentional living, goal setting, belonging
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-27

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.