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The big lie about setting goals for a new year
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The big lie about setting goals for a new year

"Have-to" vs. "want-to."

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Ted Bauer
Dec 28, 2017
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The period between December 26th and January 2nd is utterly confusing for most white-collar, first-world types.

Am I working?

Am I supposed to be working?

What exactly am I supposed to be doing?

Where am I?

Who brought all this charcuterie? 

Etc. You've seen the memes.

Into this period rushes a lot of discussion about goals, strategic planning, and all that. H…

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