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When I was analyzing my goals I realized the real their real value.
Namely, achieving them is not what makes them valuable. Rather, they're valuable because they propel you into action forcing new behaviors you need to implement to achieve your goal.
When you start taking action toward your goals—like implementing new habits, removing unconstructive behaviors, etc.—you start learning.
After some time, these learnings transform how you look at the world and uncover opportunities that were previously hidden.
As a result, very often the goal that brought you on this journey in the first place becomes irrelevant, because you learn which is a paradox: goals turn out to be the means—not the end.
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I wanted to be a millionaire. I've learned that most millionaires wake up early, read many books, have a bias for action, readily executing their ideas, and are open-minded. So, I started implementing these behaviors. After some time past, I learned a lot about becoming rich and successful. Namely, it's not the money that should be the goal. Money should be a side-effect of creating value to others. Also, the want for money is often a result of an underlying need. so much that the goal of becoming a millionaire seemed trivial.
Similarly, many people who start to work out and eat healthy with the goal of getting ABS abandon this goal because they realize that having ABS should be a side-effect of fitness.
The real end is the process—learning, growth, bildung.
Relevant notes (PN: )/Psych Aegis ideas (PA: ):
P: Bring the metaphysical into the physical: goals is a theory that needs to be put into action
PN: Pick the long-term over the short-term: successful people delay gratification