PsycHacks Episode 53: How to get what you want in life
Oct 19, 2021
Learn the three keys to getting what you want in life: knowing what you want, being patient, and acting without hesitation. Find out how to achieve success by clarifying your desires, waiting for the right opportunity, and making decisive moves.
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Clarify Precisely What You Want
- Clarify exactly what you want down to key features and criteria.
- Move deliberately toward that target instead of drifting aimlessly.
Pinpoint Details With Concrete Examples
- Use vivid examples (house, partner) to specify what success looks like.
- List concrete traits like bedrooms, neighborhood, values, and spare-time habits.
Wait Patiently; Don't Foreclose
- Be willing to wait for the right opportunity rather than settling.
- Avoid premature 'foreclosure' decisions that compromise long-term gains.