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Why Obsessing About a Goal Makes You Less Likely to Achieve It

Why Obsessing About a Goal Makes You Less Likely to Achieve It

Update: 2022-11-23
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What happens when you take the advice to “focus on the goal” too far? When does guidance become obsession?




In this episode, we’ll explore why attachment to outcomes actually hurts performance, common types of limiting beliefs that can lead to attachment, and how to achieve goals without all the toxic residue of neediness and fear.




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Why Obsessing About a Goal Makes You Less Likely to Achieve It

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