The Hedonic Treadmill

We go after goals because of the growth and the change that will happen when we try to accomplish them. The work that we put into achieve those goals stretches us in ways that otherwise would not occur in our daily lives. A goal is just something that gives us a direction. People are always looking for shortcuts. The only way to achieve greatness in life is to use patience, consistency, discipline or justice as one of the four major virtues. David Goggins believes strongly in living the stoic ideals: "You should hold yourself to high standards"