The Potential Paradox

The Potential Paradox

The Hidden Reason Why Your Goals Aren’t Enough—What To Do About It

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Idris Elijah
Jun 13, 2025
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Goals are great; they are foundational.

The next level up is thinking in terms of identity. Your goals act like a compass toward the person you want to become. As you do things that bring you joy, your goals begin to conform to an identity.

Then there is the third, and highest level. You arrive at a state of stillness.

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