Why I'm Not Goal Oriented

Ambition Vs. Goals: Why I’m Not Goal Oriented

In a world that often celebrates setting and achieving goals, we often gravitate towards goals rather than pursuing our ambitions and potential. While ambition propels us forward, our inclination to be overly goal-oriented stems from a desire to measure our progress, run the scorecards, and for external validation. Ambition, a dynamic force rooted in a continuous hunger for improvement, allows for adaptability and innovation in the face of evolving circumstances. Ambition is acknowledging our potential, and that the journey is as significant as the destination, and in cultivating ambition, we open ourselves to a broader spectrum of possibilities unbound by the limitations of preconceived objectives. Ambition fuels a perpetual quest for excellence, fostering a mindset that thrives on challenges and values the intrinsic motivation found in the pursuit of our utmost potential.

In this episode, your host, Paul Lyngso, shares more about the dynamic interplay of ambition, potential, and goal setting. Drawing from his own experiences and insights, Paul sheds light on the fine line between ambition and goal orientation and how you can reconcile them for success in your fitness journey, business and pursuits in life. Tune in and get insights that you can use today to propel your personal and professional trajectories forward.

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Key Highlights from the Show

[00:01] Introduction to the show 

[00:48] How to reconcile two opposing goals through ambition 

[03:41] Paul’s drive to level up and provide value to the world 

[05:25] How ambition and pursuit of potential are different from goals 

[07:05] The problem with measuring goals and running scorecards

[08:01] How to use ratio to reconcile goals and ambitions

[13:20] The ratio Paul uses to determine if his life is going in the right direction 

[16:09] Stepping out and trying to avoid regrets 

[19:12] Wrap-up and end of the show

Notable Quotes 

• Surround yourself with people who force you to level up and use as much of your life as possible in the pursuit of your potential. - (05:03).
• A goal is external; it’s entirely focused on what you will accomplish, while the pursuit of your potential is internal, and it takes courage because there is no external validation and medals for it. - (05:33)
• We all desire external validation, but if you can get to a place where you validate yourself first, it’s very freeing from the grips of society. - (06:42)
• Everybody wants to grow their business, but if you are not paying attention to the ratios, it will fuck you up. - (11:29)
• When you sit on the sidelines because you are afraid to lose, you’re protecting yourself from failure but eliminating yourself from victory and ensuring you have regrets down the road. - (16:11)

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Paul Lyngso (Host)

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