In this episode, Carl explores a simple but transformative idea: The most meaningful goals aren’t really about achieving an outcome—they’re about becoming a different kind of person. Using examples from running, graduate school, and personal growth, he reflects on how goals can serve as forcing functions that shape our identity rather than just our accomplishments. It’s a thoughtful invitation to stop asking, “What do I want to achieve?” and instead ask, “Who am I becoming?”

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