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Ep. 275: Accomplishing Hard Goals

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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The Process of Reverse Goal Setting

Reverse goal setting involves starting with the end goal and working backwards to the current situation, identifying concrete steps and evidence-based links to achieve the goal. By carefully peeling back progress and specifying the actions needed at each step, you can achieve a relatively short and direct path to your current situation. This approach avoids the uncertainty of taking forward steps and provides a clear and focused route to the desired outcome.

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