The Pursuit of Goals
Exploring the complexities of goal-setting, Lionel discusses how the relentless pursuit of higher achievements can impact our happiness. He uses the metaphor of a parent motivating a child in competitions to illustrate the delicate balance between setting rewards and recognizing inherent talent. Ultimately, the conversation delves into why we often feel the need to constantly raise the bar, even at the expense of our satisfaction.In this clip
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The Invisible Psychology Of Happiness & Meaning - Lionel Page
Related Questions
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; otherwise, you'd already have it? This question is in the context of the episode The Invisible Psychology Of Happiness & Meaning - Lionel Page and the clip The Pursuit Paradox.
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? This question relates to the episode The Invisible Psychology Of Happiness & Meaning - Lionel Page and the clip The Pursuit Paradox.
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? This question is in relation to the episode The Invisible Psychology Of Happiness & Meaning - Lionel Page and the clip The Pursuit Paradox.