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The Goal Gradient Effect and Feeling Stuck
People tend to assume others have it easier when they only see the polished end product of a lumpy process. The goal gradient effect explains the lull in the middle of pursuing a long-range goal, causing people to get stuck. This lull also occurs in the beginning, leading to slow progress until the goal is in sight. Understanding this effect helps in realizing that feeling stuck is part of the human condition.