The Dr. Benjamin Hardy Show
The Science of Setting & Achieving Ambitious Goals | Dr. Alan Barnard & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Aug 23, 2023
Dr. Alan Barnard and Dr. Benjamin Hardy discuss the science of setting and achieving ambitious goals. They explore topics such as capitalizing on positive stress, overcoming protection mechanisms, blowing up situations and the impact of apologizing, exploring probability and decision-making in the brain, biases in goal-setting, the importance of trust and taking action, and tracking progress and commitment towards goals.
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Quick takeaways
- Identifying constraints is crucial for achieving goals and allocating scarce resources effectively.
- Focusing on a keystone goal maximizes progress in different areas by positively impacting other aspects of life.
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The Importance of Identifying Constraints
Identifying constraints is crucial when making decisions and pursuing exponential growth. Constraints can be resources that we don't have enough of, such as attention, trust, or energy. It is essential to allocate these scarce resources effectively to achieve our goals. Identifying and addressing constraints helps ensure that necessary conditions for success are met.
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