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Mar 2025
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3538: The Missing Element to Achieving Y...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3538:

Achieving big goals isn’t just about planning and persistence, it requires a crucial but often overlooked element: reflection. Michael Mehlberg highlights how taking time to evaluate progress, adjust strategies, and learn from past actions can dramatically increase success. By incorporating reflection into your routine, you gain clarity, motivation, and a better roadmap to reaching your objectives.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2018/5/15/the-missing-element-to-achieving-your-goals

Quotes to ponder:

"Goals without reflection are like maps without a compass, directionless and ineffective."

"Without assessing your progress, you may be running in the wrong direction, mistaking motion for achievement."

"Reflection is the missing element that turns blind ambition into strategic success."

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