The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad New Years Resolutions? I think NOT..
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Jan 17, 2025 Explore the history behind New Year's resolutions and the harsh reality of abandoned goals. Discover how societal shifts have transformed resolutions from serious commitments to self-focused ambitions influenced by trends. Learn the pivotal role of personal motivation and awareness in achieving meaningful goals. Shift from output-driven to outcome-driven approaches by understanding your identity and motivations, leading to more fulfilling growth in personal journeys.
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Resolution History
- New Year's resolutions have ancient roots, originating 4,000 years ago with Babylonian traditions.
- Modern resolutions are often influenced by social media trends, unlike the deeper commitments of the past.
Why We Make Resolutions
- Maslow's hierarchy of needs explains our desire for self-improvement, driving us to make resolutions.
- Despite a high failure rate (92%), we set goals due to this inherent drive to become better versions of ourselves.
Commitment and Motivation
- Ancient resolutions held stronger commitment due to their link to religion/community and fear of consequences.
- Modern resolutions lack such commitment, driven by trends and external validation rather than intrinsic motivation.
