#367: The Motivation Myth

Serial Achievement

Serial achievement involves breaking life into different stages where you accomplish various meaningful goals. Jeff Haden explains that this approach allows individuals to pursue multiple interests over time, leading to a more fulfilling life. He cites Venus Williams as an example, highlighting her success in both tennis and entrepreneurship 1. This mindset encourages people to embrace diverse pursuits without feeling constrained to a single path 2.

People assume that switching to some other pursuit means that you wasted all that time that you put into the initial pursuit. And that's, that is so far from correct because you carry all the experiences with you, you carry some of those skills with you.

--- Jeff Haden

   

Real-World Examples

Real-world examples of serial achievers demonstrate the practicality and benefits of this approach. Jeff Haden discusses how successful individuals often engage in various activities, using their experiences to excel in new areas. He shares a story about two entrepreneurs who improved their business by understanding their "number"—the ratio of calls to successful sales 3. This method of breaking down goals into manageable tasks is a key strategy for achieving success in multiple fields 2.

If you can break something down into numbers and say, if I do this many of this thing on a regular basis, I will, over the some time period, accumulate a lot in order to achieve my goal, then it's a really simple way to approach it.

--- Jeff Haden