Success should be measured internally to avoid being trapped in an endless pursuit of unattainable standards or external validations.
Focusing solely on how achieving a goal will make you feel isn't enough to motivate action; progress should be calculated to stay positive and productive.
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Recognizing the Gap vs. the Gain
The episode discusses the concept of the 'gap' versus the 'gain' mindset shift to help individuals appreciate their achievements. It highlights that those in the 'gap' fail to take pleasure in their success or progress, always feeling further from their desired self. The importance of owning one's achievements and vision while not measuring success against unattainable ideals is emphasized to maintain motivation and progress.
Goodheart's Law and Ownership of Self-Measurement
The conversation delves into Goodheart's Law, which states that when a measure becomes the target, it loses its effectiveness as a measure. The episode explores how individuals may mistakenly focus on external achievements as measures of success, leading to dissatisfaction. By understanding and owning one's past achievements as 'identity capital,' individuals can confidently progress, irrespective of external validations or comparisons.
Case Study: Self-Reflection and Learning from Experiences
A real-life example is shared, illustrating the consequences of a 'gap' mindset in a successful individual's life. The story highlights how an accomplished individual's fixation on small errors overshadowed a valuable project's success. It stresses the importance of self-reflection, learning from experiences, and avoiding getting trapped in a perpetual cycle of unattainable standards or external validations.
When you envision a goal, it almost always includes how you feel when you achieve it. Humans are emotional, but how you feel isn't enough to motivate you into action. Often, when you reach the spot you dreamed about, you don't feel the way you thought you would. Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy explain the best ways for entrepreneurs to calculate progress to make sure they stay positive and in an abundant frame of mind.
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