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Jan 2025
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3463: Learning to Not Be Goal-Obsessed b...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3463:

Renata Leo examines the pitfalls of being overly goal-oriented, revealing how it can lead to burnout and self-criticism. By learning to forgive herself and find joy in simply "being," she inspires a healthier, more balanced approach to personal growth and happiness.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://buffalosauceeverywhere.com/2019/09/18/learning-to-not-be-goal-obsessed/

Quotes to ponder:

"Comparison is the thief of joy, and as I say, seeing all of my successful friends on Facebook makes me feel like an utter failure as I sit on my couch watching reruns of The Office."

"Failure is inevitable, especially if you have a bunch of tiny, insignificant goals that you have no control over."

"I’m learning to be comfortable with just being."

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