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16. What’s the Downside to Being Goal-Oriented?

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Aug 30, 2020
Gabrielle Hamilton, the acclaimed chef behind Prune and author of 'Blood, Bones & Butter,' discusses the pitfalls of being overly goal-oriented. She explores how this mindset can overshadow life’s simple pleasures and lead to dissatisfaction. The conversation dives into balancing productivity with personal relationships, and the emotional challenges that come with culinary leadership. Hamilton shares personal anecdotes on navigating personal growth, the complexities of creativity, and even culinary trivia that reveals deeper life regrets.
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INSIGHT

The Downside of Grit

  • Extreme goal-directed behavior can reduce present moment savoring.
  • Strivers focused on goals might experience less happiness.
ADVICE

Workday Structuring

  • Structure your workday for flow by scheduling focused work intervals.
  • Reward yourself with short breaks for other activities to maintain engagement.
ANECDOTE

Pomodoro Technique

  • Angela Duckworth explains the Pomodoro Technique, a time management method.
  • This involves working in focused intervals with short breaks, similar to Stephen Dubner's approach.
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