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The Art and Science of Getting Unstuck
The Art of Manliness
Why You Get Stuck In Goals: Goal Gradient Effect
The goal gradient effect contributes to getting stuck when pursuing a long-term goal, causing a lull in motivation in the middle./nIn the middle of a goal, there is a midpoint lull where the initial excitement has waned but the finish line is not yet in sight./nThe plateau effect occurs when the same approach or technique no longer yields results in achieving a goal./nTo mitigate the goal gradient effect, it is helpful to shrink the middle of the goal by breaking it down into smaller, manageable tasks or milestones./nChanging approaches or techniques is key to overcoming the plateau effect and continuing progress towards a goal.
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