Becoming The Main Character The Tragedy Of Orpheus \\ The Perils Of Lesser Goals
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Jul 23, 2024 Explore the tragic love story of Orpheus and Eurydice, highlighting the perils of distractions on long-term goals. Reflect on the significance of acknowledging loss, managing grief, and moving forward with wisdom. Learn valuable lessons on sacrifice and commitment for achieving meaningful objectives and empowering personal transformation.
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Lesser Goals, Not Obstacles, Often Stop You
- Obstacles rarely explain failed big goals; easier, tempting alternatives do.
- Lesser goals provide immediate satisfaction that diverts energy from the true objective.
The Oreos While Cooking Example
- Jameson compares cooking a 90-minute meal then eating Oreos to sabotaging long-term goals with easy fixes.
- The Oreo snack kills the enjoyment of the meal you worked to create.
Music As Magic In The Underworld
- Orpheus used his music to charm animals, calm storms, and even pass the Sirens on Jason's ship.
- His songs soothed Charon and lulled Cerberus, allowing him into the underworld.