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An Effective Guide to Being More Ambitious
When you’re jaded and complacent here’s how to raise the bar.
We all have big dreams. As children, we aim for the stars. Spaceman, train driver, professional singer, and chef were a few jobs I had contemplated by 10 years old.
But we’re hardwired to hate risks and uncertainty. As time goes on, we realize these goals are quite far-fetched. Our childhood dreams start to fade, we settle down and get caught in a repetitive cycle.
We get accustomed to the life we live, avoid risks and let our ambitions fade.
With the clock ticking and time running out, we settle for less than we once hoped. Our dream job slips through the net, we stop searching for our ideal home or chasing that perfect relationship.
That’s not to say we don’t have goals. Most of us apply small aims to our daily lives. We exercise twice a week, save 20 percent of our paychecks, and eat healthily.
The benefits of goal-setting are undeniable. They help us focus our attention, trigger new behaviors and adjust our habits. But why are we neglecting our big dreams? How do we push ourselves beyond our comfort zone, and set ambitious goals?
