On the Value of Not Reaching Your Goals
Focus on effort, not outcomes.
Ryan Holiday • 37 Pieces of Career Advice I Wish I’d Known Earlier
Our greatest regrets are rarely failures to reach our goals. They’re usually failures to uphold our values.
Few people wish they’d been more ambitious. Many wish they’d been more courageous and generous.
Success is in building a career.
Fulfillment is in building character
Even after they surpass their wildest dreams, they still experience more struggle than glory. This has certainly been true for me. While I surpassed my wildest dreams decades ago, I am still struggling today. In time, I realized that the satisfaction of success doesn’t come from achieving your goals, but from struggling well.