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The Surprising Science of Goal Setting (and Why You’re Probably Doing It Wrong)

By Mark Manson

Setting goals points us in the right direction and helps us clarify our values. But hanging on to goals when they no longer serve us is a recipe for misery.

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Aligning Yourself with Your Values Through Setting Goals

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