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A comment on Ask HN: What simple lessons have disproportionately impacted your life?.

Re:Ask HN: What simple lessons have disproportionately impac... by codegeek on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @02:38PM (#32170280)
Do things with a Goal in mind. This always helps me stay sane and focussed on things that matter to me. If something is not my goal, I don't bother. I don't compare with others even though we all have that tendency being human.

Whenever I have done things with a goal, I have succeeded. Whenever I go wandering around without any goals, I have no idea where I am going or what I am doing. I don't usually go with the flow. I like to define my own flow (exceptions at times which is also needed for balance).

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Re:Ask HN: What simple lessons have disproportionately impac... by mohamo on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @03:04PM (#32170633)
I totally agree with this. When I was in undergrad I learned about goal setting and had some of the best years of my life. After I had a couple of kids I forgot to set goals, and felt lost. Then, it finally dawned on me that I didn't have any big clear goals. After setting some and starting to take action towards them I felt 10 times better about everything. Goals are so powerful.
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