The “hustle” culture of modern life has put extra emphasis on the pursuit of goals and attaining them through ever increasing busyness and unrelenting productivity.

While goal setting is not a problem, per se, Thom explains that the level of importance people place on them can be problematic.

The challenge lies in the notion of, “I’ll be happy when…” This is a false premise. The thought that something outside of us might bring us happiness is a recipe for disillusionment and a misguided search for external fulfilment.

A better approach might be, “I’ll be happy, then…” or’ “I’ll be happy, and…” Rather than making happiness an outcome of a goal, make it an input into a goal.

Episode Highlights: 

[00:43] The Relevance of Goal Setting

[02:05] The Problem With Goal Setting

[03:03] I Am an Exporter of Happiness

[04:03] Rigid Attachment is a Bad Habit

[05:08] A Trifecta of Ideals

[06:36] Find Fulfillment First

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