The Duality of Goals
Annie Duke discusses the pros and cons of setting goals, highlighting how they can provide motivation but also lead to short-term thinking. She uses the example of a marathon runner who continued despite a broken leg, illustrating the potential pitfalls of pursuing goals at any cost.In this clip
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Isn't it true that the idea of a goal always encompasses mental struggle because if you don't have it, it means you have to either get out of your comfort zone or put in a lot of effort (and tolerate frustration) to achieve it?
Isn't it true that the idea of a goal always encompasses mental struggle because if you don't have it, you have to either get out of your comfort zone or put in a lot of effort (and tolerate frustration) to achieve it, as discussed in the episode Grit: The Number One Factor in Winning with Your Money #347 and the clip Building Grit Together, as well as in the episode The KEY PRINCIPLES For Building A Life Of WEALTH & SUCCESS | Ray Dalio and the clip Embracing Life's Phases?