Just transpose two letters and it makes “gaols” (the Brits’ term for jails). And that’s exactly what goals are: things that hold you back. You might think they are good for accomplishing stuff, but it turns out they are just the opposite.
For instance, today I set the goal of working on a project for 10 hours, cleaning the bathroom and working out. I thought, wow, I will feel great getting all this done. But it turns out goals stand in the way of what you really want. What I really wanted was to sleep in, eat some ham, veg out in front of the Olympics and catch up on some reading.
I wish I could say I got to do what I wanted today, but my stupid goals got in the way. But let this be a lesson to all: if you want ham, don’t clean the bathroom. From now on, I will turn down every opportunity for growth and instead focus on keeping myself in a supine position. You can never be too safe.
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