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Why you should stop setting goals (yes, really) | Emmanuel Acho

TED Talks Daily

CHAPTER

The Perils of Goal-Oriented Mindsets

This chapter recounts a personal journey of chasing an NFL dream and the challenges faced when an injury disrupts that pursuit. It highlights the importance of maintaining balance in aspirations to avoid the pitfalls of obsession over a single objective.

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