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#182 Todd Herman: Unleashing Your Secret Identity

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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The Double-Edged Nature of Hope and Its Impact on Pursuing Goals

Many people struggle to be honest with themselves about what they truly want because pursuing their goals means losing the comfort of hope. Hope is a double-edged sword, just like everything in nature. It can't only be good, as nature shows us with examples such as excessive water. In the same way, hope can't only be positive because if we constantly hope for something without taking action, it becomes a safety net that prevents us from actually achieving our dreams. This fear of losing hope holds many individuals back from pursuing what they truly desire.

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