#657 - Erik Angner - An Economist’s Guide To A Happy Life
Modern Wisdom
The Psychology of Goal Regulation and Being Satisfied with Mediocrity
There is a whole psychology of goal regulation that can help you select goals in life to motivate you and accomplish things./nGoals make life worth living and structure our existence, but there are limits to the goals you should set for yourself./nBeing satisfied with being mediocre in certain activities can lead to greater happiness./nIn your work, strive to do the best possible work and set high goals, even if you fail in various ways./nBeing happy with mediocrity can be beneficial and something more people should try.
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