In this episode of Behavior Gap Radio, Carl shares an essay on purpose, values, and goals, and why so much anxiety around planning comes from starting in the wrong place. He explains how goals feel brittle and high-pressure when they’re mistaken for purpose, and why missing a goal can feel like a personal failure when the deeper “why” isn’t clear. By untangling purpose (the enduring why), values (how it shows up), and goals (temporary, adjustable guesses), Carl shows how planning becomes calmer, more flexible, and more human. Start with purpose, let goals emerge, and allow plans to adapt without shame.

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