We tend to go into making a plan for our lives with a lack of information. We don't really know what five years feels like as an adult, he says. There's this distinction in psychology of smart versus hard goals. Smart is actually an acronym for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.
In our 20s we can often feel like we have to have a plan for our lives or a 5 year vision for where we want to be. This can cause us to be boxed in and blind to the surprises opportunities that life throws our way. The idea of a 5 year plan is a myth and in today's episode, we are going to break down why. From societal conventions of a 'good' life, the butterfly effect, the psychology behind impulsive decisions and goal setting and the need for a sense of control over the chaos of our 20s, we explore all that and more to uncover why your school counsellor was wrong and you DON'T need a five year plan for your life. Listen now.
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