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Podcast: The New Man
Episode: Productivity and The Shadow Side of Goals — Tripp and Alyson Lanier
Description: As someone who makes a living coaching others to accomplish goals, Tripp discusses how our goals can become a trap. Plus: Glorifying busy-ness, how our mindless pursuit “more” is lazy, and why our need to prove that we’re not a failure is making us weak.
In this interview:
The trap of proving we’re not a failure
Why protecting, pleasing, and proving kills our peace of mind
Glorifying busy-ness
Trying to carry 6 gallons in a 5 gallon bucket
Plus:
The shadow side of goals
Having a great life that’s unfulfilling
The difference between comfort and peace
Using your emotions as informa...