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400 years ago, the King of Sweden, Gustav II, commissioned the building of a grand ship, The Vasa. The ship quickly became the most expensive naval project in Swedish history only to meet a heartbreaking demise on its maiden voyage. In this episode, we explore the reasons the project was doomed from the start and how we can avoid making the same mistakes as we design our lives. By the end of this episode, you'll know the critical points you must set before you begin a goal, how to cut out unnecessary elements of your goal, and more tips to ensure you are successful in achieving what you set out to accomplish.
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400 years ago, the King of Sweden, Gustav II, commissioned the building of a grand ship, The Vasa. The ship quickly became the most expensive naval project in Swedish history only to meet a heartbreaking demise on its maiden voyage. In this episode, we explore the reasons the project was doomed from the start and how we can avoid making the same mistakes as we design our lives. By the end of this episode, you'll know the critical points you must set before you begin a goal, how to cut out unnecessary elements of your goal, and more tips to ensure you are successful in achieving what you set out to accomplish.
Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw
Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.com

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