Setting Goals for Intrinsic Motivation

Reflecting on past goals, the speaker realized that they failed at arbitrary goals set to impress others, while they succeeded at goals aligned with their personal values. They acknowledged that motivations such as seeking external validation or impressing others led to unsustainable efforts, while goals tied to core personal values sustained them through challenges. The speaker highlighted the importance of intrinsic motivation and the underlying personal values to endure hardships and avoid giving up on goals.