Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Ep. 45: Aspiration Without Attachment
Nov 19, 2018
Dr. Rick Hanson, a clinical psychologist focused on resilience and well-being, joins Forrest to discuss the art of aspiring without attachment. They explore how to dream big while staying at peace with outcomes, emphasizing the balance between healthy ambition and acceptance. The conversation dives into the importance of process goals, reframing success, and the liberating power of embracing failure. They also touch on how letting go of self-judgment and surrendering to purpose can lead to more authentic and fulfilling life experiences.
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Balance Drive With Inner Peace
- Aspiring without attachment means pursuing goals fully while remaining peaceful about the outcome.
- It prevents reality not matching aspiration from penetrating and disturbing your core.
Two Ways To Pursue Goals
- Pursuing goals often includes subtle suffering like contraction, fear of failure, and exhaustion.
- You can also pursue wholeheartedly without strain, showing aspiration needn't equal constant stress.
Prioritize Process Over Outcome
- Do the work and focus on process goals, not just outcomes, to support non-attachment.
- Use a growth mindset to value learning and development along the way.