Why success is hard to crack
5 days ago
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- The author enjoys the process of setting and achieving goals, which makes them feel alive and helps them understand themselves better.
- Success is defined in various ways by different people, and what feels right depends on one's background, experiences, and current life phase.
- Overachievers and perfectionists may struggle with defining success, leading to feelings of failure even when making progress.
- The Boxing Method involves picking a definition of success, applying it rigorously, and accepting the costs, but it can be unsustainable and exhausting.
- The Martial Art Method focuses on balance, defining personal variables of success, and respecting dependencies between different areas of life.
- Success is a multivariable equation, and not all variables matter equally at all times; focusing on one area in sprints can help maintain balance.
- The author emphasizes that no one can define success for another person and that satisfaction with one's life may be the true measure of success.