The School of Greatness Emmanuel Acho On Overcoming the Fear of Failure & Living a Life Without Limits EP 1245
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Mar 25, 2022 Emmanuel Acho, a Fox Sports analyst and creator of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man," discusses overcoming the fear of failure and the journey to self-acceptance. He shares insights on viewing failure as temporary, embracing emotional resilience, and the importance of managing criticism. Acho emphasizes synthesizing diverse experiences for personal growth and challenges traditional views on success. He encourages listeners to redefine greatness and invest in their unique abilities, all while emphasizing that life's journey matters more than merely reaching goals.
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Goal Setting Backfires
- Emmanuel Acho set a goal to be drafted in the NFL's top rounds.
- He focused on this goal, but a quad injury derailed his plans, leading to disappointment.
Objectives vs. Goals
- Focus on objectives without limitations, not goals.
- Direct your energy towards continuous progress, not a fixed endpoint.
Subjective Objectives
- Objectives, unlike goals, are subjective and open-ended, like art.
- This allows for greater achievement and avoids the limitations of predefined goals.
