What Works: A Comprehensive Framework to Change the Way We Approach Goal Setting
Tara McMullinamazon.com
What Works: A Comprehensive Framework to Change the Way We Approach Goal Setting
Early on in my journey, I realized that my entire goal was to stay on the pathless path indefinitely. This is what author James Carse calls the “infinite game”: “A finite game is played for the purpose of winning, an infinite game for the purpose of continuing the play.”2 By working backward, I realized that the biggest risks for me are spending m
... See moreWe treat everything we’re doing—life itself, in other words—as valuable only insofar as it lays the groundwork for something else.
One of my most important is the mantra “coming alive over getting ahead.” I embraced this fundamental shift when I left my previous path, and the mantra reminds me that I don’t want to create another job for myself. When I see an opportunity to make money, scale something, charge more money, or move faster, this phrase reminds me to explore all pos
... See moreA systems-first mentality provides the antidote. When you fall in love with the process rather than the product, you don’t have to wait to give yourself permission to be happy. You can be satisfied anytime your system is running. And a system can be successful in many different forms, not just the one you first envision.