The arrival fallacy is the illusion that joy lies at a destination ahead.
Achieving a goal is not like walking through a portal. You donโt magically become happier when you graduate, get promoted, or win an award.
The best way to improve your well-being is to change your path.
When you ask for feedback, people often respond with platitudes.
They give more helpful tips if you shift the question to โWhatโs the one thing I can do to dramatically improve?โ
Aiming high shows you care more about getting better than looking good.
#SaturdayThoughts
When someone has the courage to give you constructive criticism, the worst way to defend yourself is to get defensive.
The only way to prove good intent is to demonstrate it. Thank them for the feedback and ask for concrete advice on how to improve.
#WednesdayWisdom