

3398: The Problem with Doing Hard Things in Life (MM)
7 snips May 26, 2025
Fear of the unknown can hold you back from pursuing your true desires. Embracing challenges is essential for personal growth and success. By confronting difficulties, you can rewire your brain for resilience and achievement. Establishing clear goals and finding motivation to tackle fears is crucial. Remember, the journey toward growth is just as important as the destination, so adopt a mindset that values perseverance and consistent effort.
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Clarify Your Main Goal
- Name your most important goal clearly, whatever comes to your gut spontaneously.
- Knowing your current state and goal gives you a foundational 'North Star' for progress.
The Valley of Despair
- Success requires venturing into the unknown and doing things you’ve never done before.
- The "valley of despair" exists because this journey is naturally scary and challenging.
Mastery Reduces Hardness
- Hard things feel difficult because you lack a frame of reference from experience.
- Once mastered, challenges become easier as you gain a playbook to overcome them.