
177. What Does Success Look Like?
No Stupid Questions
The Psychology of Goals and Achievement
Setting personal goals holds more significance in daily life than conforming to societal standards. Internalizing societal goals only affects individuals to the extent that they have internalized them. While many successful individuals perpetually set new goals and never feel they have 'made it,' it is possible to adopt a mindset of continual goal setting. Even Olympic gold medalist Kerry Walsh Jennings immediately sets new goals after achieving a victory, demonstrating the human tendency to constantly compare reality to personal goals.
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