Why Achieving Goals Doesn't Make You Happy | Daily Essay

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You hit the goal and the win fades by tomorrow. The target was never fixed: reach it and you want the next one. Chess ratings and jiu-jitsu belts turn out to be the same trap in different clothing. Watch on YouTube Read the full post Subscribe to Dru's Notes for a new episode every day.

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You hit the goal and the win fades by tomorrow. The target was never fixed: reach it and you want the next one. Chess ratings and jiu-jitsu belts turn out to be the same trap in different clothing.

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