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Oct 2022
57m 29s

#148 Kenneth Stanley: Set The Right Obje...

Shane Parrish
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Artificial intelligence researcher and author Kenneth Stanley has argued that “as soon as you create an objective, you ruin your ability to reach it.” So what should you consider when thinking about your objectives, and what will set you up for success? On this episode Stanley discusses how to set the right objectives for your life, why we’re too tied to acc ... Show More
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