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Build The Life You Want | Arthur Brooks

The Daily Stoic

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Goal Setting and Detachment

Setting goals is important, but being attached to the outcome can lead to disappointment. Goals should be like a 'rum line' in sailing - a specific direction to move towards without attachment. The concept of 'intention without attachment' emphasizes the importance of focusing on the journey rather than fixating on the end result to avoid psychological pitfalls like the arrival fallacy.

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