2min snip

THE ED MYLETT SHOW cover image

How To 10X Your Life w/ Dr. Benjamin Hardy

THE ED MYLETT SHOW

NOTE

Setting and Reverse Engineering Impossible Goals

Many people fail to set specific goals, often expressing vague desires like 'wanting to be rich' without defining what that means. A clear understanding of what constitutes an impossible goal is essential for effective planning. This clarity allows individuals to reverse engineer their path, identifying necessary actions to achieve these goals. The process involves starting with the end goal in mind, then determining the steps required to reach it. Interestingly, seemingly impossible goals are easier to reverse engineer because they limit options and focus efforts on high-impact actions. In contrast, lower goals present too many alternatives, making it difficult to discern effective strategies. Focusing on a few key activities that offer significant potential for success enhances productivity and aligns efforts toward achieving substantial outcomes.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode