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Why you should stop setting goals (yes, really) | Emmanuel Acho

Why you should stop setting goals (yes, really) | Emmanuel Acho

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In athletics, in business, in life, everyone sets goals. But that's not the way to excel, according to former NFL player Emmanuel Acho, now an author and TV sports analyst. Here's what he says to do instead.

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Why you should stop setting goals (yes, really) | Emmanuel Acho

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