Thoughts of the Week: November 15, 2024

Keep your eyes on the finish line?

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We are all running forward (or at least I hope you are). Toward your goals, your dreams, your future…and a lot of people have a finish line in mind.

A certain position, a certain amount of money, being known as the best in your field, or doing something legacy-worthy.

There are things that matter to you moving forward…but is it really your finish line? Can you imagine someone who has gotten *exactly* where they want to go, sees what they can do, and simply stops? I rarely see it.

Usually, ambitious people just shift goals—shift direction—or shift where they put their attention. So, no matter where you are, there is always a place to place that energy.

From what I’ve seen, The finish line is really a very large marker in life’s path, and people find other markers to care about next.

Your life is a series of mile markers and goalposts.

Where you begin doesn’t matter, it’s only where you’re going…and it’s never really finished. Being inspired by what you can do will open a thousand doors you can’t see.

Time to hit the next mark ahead. Let’s move and grab that next goal ahead.

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1. Misplaced priorities can kill your progress.

2.  ICYMI: I had a really solid conversation on the Partnership+ podcast with Phil Hayes-St Clair about something I haven’t discussed in the past: the psychology of effective business partnerships.

3.  In this enlightening video, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, talks about how he thinks AI will reshape society—and the risks that come along with it.

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