I classify goals that require a minimum of four years of effort as difficult goals. Four years is a long time to focus on one goal. As a result, most people struggle immensely to achieve these type of goals. It’s for this reason that pursuing difficult goals is not for those who have a shortcut […]
Today I came across quite a profound and painfully true quote from psychology professor Dr. Edward Deci. This quote comes from research on the human motivation to pursue change. Deci states: …goals that people are free to pursue can end up controlling the people who pursue them. Reading this quote sent my mind spinning for […]
Today is a short riff on noble vs. ignoble pursuits of purpose. My inspiration comes from research psychologist William Damon’s take on the subject in his book The Path to Purpose. Damon’s explanation of noble vs. ignoble purposes is an important reminder that all pursuits of purpose are not equal. On pursuing an ignoble purpose […]