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RE: WHY DO WE WORK "TOWARDS" A GOAL? WHY NOT JUST WORK? [Matt Sokol's New Daily Steem Blog (Name TBD) Episode Beta #001]
Crashing through goals usually trigger a feeling of accomplishment?
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Crushing goals can definitely create a feeling of accomplishment. I agree with you. But I think it's tricky when those goals are long-term, and the progress feels very small.
Like this morning I worked a two hour shift at the music venue, earning me about $20 after tax. That's $2 into the retirement savings, and $18 for my bills + recreational spending. If I am motivated by "crashing through goals" I find that really insufficient -- but with a more patient long-term view, I know that these small "insignificant steps" are just a quiet part of the journey towards the much bigger money opportunities down the road.
It's just been a challenge for me (and an opportunity) to manifest the patient work of today, enjoying it as I go, while also doing the right things on the long long term scale.