Do you ever find yourself thinking, “I’ll be happy when I have this,” or, “Things will be great after I achieve that?” In this week’s episode, our co-host, Dr. Michael Hersh, explains why this way of thinking can be problematic. It’s like running toward an imaginary finish line. We get so focused on reaching the next goal that we forget to appreciate our progress and the good things in our lives.
Dr. Hersh also shares some tips on overcoming the arrival fallacy and setting goals that are genuinely meaningful to us rather than just trying to keep up with others. So tune in and learn how to live a purpose-driven life and find real happiness and fulfillment.
What you will learn:
- The arrival fallacy and how it causes us to lose perspective
- There is not better than here
- Comparison is the thief of joy
- Creating purpose-driven goals
Featured:
- Learn the five essential tools physicians need to stop feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and trapped in medicine HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma’s programs with Thought Work, MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Michael Hersh here.
- Dan Sullivan’s book about focusing on progress rather than the goal: The Gap and the Gain
