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023 — When Does Exercise Become Unhealthy? (And Other Voicemails)

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The Pitfalls of Specific Goals in Skill Development

Specific goals like streaks work well for novices and intermediates, but can become constraining for advanced individuals. Goals like going to the gym three days a week or reading 25 minutes a day are beneficial initially, but can limit progress in the long term. Advanced individuals may need broader goals like running as fast as possible or developing curiosity through reading. While specificity is helpful in the beginning, it may become restrictive later on in the skill development journey.

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