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Should you announce your goals?
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Howdy Reader! Happy New Year! This is the time of year when most everyone is talking about their goals. People get high off of that new-calendar smell. Make it public so there's accountability. There's a trap hidden in there, though. Announcing goals feels good. It feels so good, that it may actually be counterproductive. From my own experience, I've mistaken the praise and validation that comes after for actually achieving the goal. This has reduced my drive to work for it, and I've often fallen far short of the goal. So this year, I'm going to announce what I've done, rather than what I'm going to do. Things I'm actually proud of, not fake proud of. This doesn't mean that I'm not sharing my goals at all. It does mean that I'm selective with whom I share them. Let's grow together, and share what we've actually made happen! ~ John Note: Some links in this email may be affiliate links, and I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Just so you know ;) |
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