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Originally Posted by Tristan  Hi Phil,
I agree with your ideas and through my research, the "maximum effort, maximum results mindset" is a hallmark trait of all the highest achievers in sports and business. |
I don't think that any thoughtful person on this board or beyond it figures that no effort is involved in going after your dreams, whatever form those dreams may take.
But the problem I have with the process as outlined here is that it's based on comparing one's worth and effort to external circumstances. "I have to be better than so-and-so" or "I have to have more sales this month than anyone else" or "I have to run faster/jump higher/be smarter than everyone around me."
Since there's always going to be someone who jump higher, runs faster or is smarter than me, then there's no way that I can possibly attain my goal.
However, if the goal is focused on being the best I can be
regardless of whether that's better than anyone else or not, that's something else entirely. That, to me personally, is far more motivating and positive, rather than negatively competitive.