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In this episode, we explore the double-edged nature of goal setting—how it drives achievement but can also lead to risky decisions when pressure and commitment override safety and judgment. Using examples from mountaineering and advanced diving, including a personal story about a challenging CCR trimix course, we delve into the concept of "destructive goal setting." The discussion highlights how external pressures and an unwillingness to abandon goals can cloud decision-making, and emphasizes the importance of open communication, team empowerment, and stepping back to reassess whether "the juice is worth the squeeze."
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/is-the-juice-worth-the-squeeze
Tags: English, Cognitive Biases, Decision Making, Guy Shockey
By Gareth Lock at The Human Diver5
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In this episode, we explore the double-edged nature of goal setting—how it drives achievement but can also lead to risky decisions when pressure and commitment override safety and judgment. Using examples from mountaineering and advanced diving, including a personal story about a challenging CCR trimix course, we delve into the concept of "destructive goal setting." The discussion highlights how external pressures and an unwillingness to abandon goals can cloud decision-making, and emphasizes the importance of open communication, team empowerment, and stepping back to reassess whether "the juice is worth the squeeze."
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/is-the-juice-worth-the-squeeze
Tags: English, Cognitive Biases, Decision Making, Guy Shockey

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