I Love My Goals More Than My Friends

Summary

• To grow, you need to let go of your current self and create space for the new you to emerge.
• Continuously evaluate your skills and activities to determine which ones make you stronger and which help you achieve your goals.
• Consistently ask if something or someone in your life makes it more or less likely for you to hit your goals.
• I love my goals more than I love my friends, and you might need to prioritize your goals similarly.
• Imagine the competitor you never want to face: they are focused, persistent, always learning, always improving, and relentless.
• This competitor says no to everything that doesn't make them stronger; envision this as your future self and aim to embody these traits.
• Always strive to become the stronger, better version of yourself.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing a few key strategies to boost your growth and success.

Evaluate Your Activities

Start by listing out your daily activities. Ask yourself, "Does this make me stronger or help me achieve my goals?" Activities that don’t contribute should be reduced or removed.

Prioritize Your Goals

Your goals should take precedence over everything else, even friendships, if necessary. Use your goals as a filter to decide where you spend your time and energy.

Imagine Your Ideal Competitor

Picture a competitor who is relentless, always learning, and improving. This is the future you. Strive to adopt these traits by setting small, daily targets for learning and self-improvement.

Consistent Self-Assessment

Make it a habit to regularly assess if something or someone is helping or hindering your progress. Keep asking yourself this question to ensure you're focused on the right things.

Say No to Distractions

Practice saying no to activities or people that don’t contribute to your personal growth. It's not easy, but it's essential for making space for more meaningful pursuits.

Create Space for Growth

To make room for the new you, you might need to "kill" your current self. This means letting go of old habits or beliefs that no longer serve you.

These steps are low-cost and high-value, perfect for anyone looking to improve without a huge time or financial investment. Remember, small consistent actions can lead to big changes over time.