Lessons from a Quitter The side effects of your goals
Jan 20, 2026
They rethink goal-setting and why common advice creates shame. They compare destination goals with journey goals and highlight identity change through practice. They use a marathon and business examples to show how goals build skills and confidence. They explore ripple effects on family and community and why hardship fuels real growth.
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Goals Shape Your Future Self
- Goli Kalkhoran reframes goals as journeys that shape identity rather than binary finish lines.
- The real aim of goals is who you become, not simply whether you hit the result.
Marathon Training Builds Mental Muscle
- Goli uses the marathon example to show why people pick extreme goals to build discipline and mental strength.
- Training creates habits and identity even if injury prevents crossing the finish line.
Money Goals Teach Transferable Skills
- A monetary target like $100,000 trains sales, marketing, and resilience skills beyond the cash itself.
- The skills transfer to future goals and fortify long-term capability.