Episode
Why you should forget about setting goals | ReThinking with Adam Grant
40:10
Published: Thu Dec 29 2022
Description
For someone who doesn't believe in goal setting, Emmanuel Acho is highly accomplished. He's a former NFL linebacker, a TV sports analyst and the bestselling author of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" -- and hosts a video series and podcast of the same name. In this episode, he shares why he's "anti-goals," how he consistently achieves greatness without pursuing success and what sports have taught him about living a creative life. (This episode is part of the TED Talks Daily end-of-year wrap-up. As 2022 draws to a close, we're sharing some of the most perspective-expanding ideas from the TED Audio Collective to give you a sense of the bigger picture, help you better understand the trends of the past year and get ready for the one ahead.)
Chapters
An organizational psychologist explores a counterintuitive approach to goal-setting, discussing how the pursuit of happiness might actually lead to unhappiness, and the power of finding meaning in one's pursuits.
00:00 - 02:41 (02:41)
Summary
An organizational psychologist explores a counterintuitive approach to goal-setting, discussing how the pursuit of happiness might actually lead to unhappiness, and the power of finding meaning in one's pursuits.
EpisodeWhy you should forget about setting goals | ReThinking with Adam Grant
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The speaker explains how sometimes setting goals can create tunnel vision, blinding you to alternative goals, and why they don't believe in goal setting.
02:41 - 07:54 (05:12)
Summary
The speaker explains how sometimes setting goals can create tunnel vision, blinding you to alternative goals, and why they don't believe in goal setting.
EpisodeWhy you should forget about setting goals | ReThinking with Adam Grant
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The speaker shares the story of how goal setting can be harmful when not done properly and emphasizes the importance of considering the potential ramifications of setting goals.
07:54 - 11:14 (03:19)
Summary
The speaker shares the story of how goal setting can be harmful when not done properly and emphasizes the importance of considering the potential ramifications of setting goals.
EpisodeWhy you should forget about setting goals | ReThinking with Adam Grant
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Doug Llewellyn explains the importance of balancing both significance and success in life, and suggests that setting goals based on impacting others is much more fulfilling than setting goals based on monetary success.
11:14 - 15:00 (03:45)
Summary
Doug Llewellyn explains the importance of balancing both significance and success in life, and suggests that setting goals based on impacting others is much more fulfilling than setting goals based on monetary success.
EpisodeWhy you should forget about setting goals | ReThinking with Adam Grant
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The speaker suggests that white individuals should understand the historical and cultural context in America and recognize that they have had a disproportionate head start in society based on their race.
15:00 - 19:10 (04:10)
Summary
The speaker suggests that white individuals should understand the historical and cultural context in America and recognize that they have had a disproportionate head start in society based on their race. To create a more balanced playing field, it is essential to overcome the privilege that has been established by previous generations of white individuals.
EpisodeWhy you should forget about setting goals | ReThinking with Adam Grant
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The NFL combine only tests for certain skills and doesn't effectively measure a player's ability to perform in a game.
19:10 - 24:43 (05:33)
Summary
The NFL combine only tests for certain skills and doesn't effectively measure a player's ability to perform in a game. Similarly, in hiring practices, companies tend to focus on finding answers that align with their biases instead of looking for the answers they need to create a more diverse workforce.
EpisodeWhy you should forget about setting goals | ReThinking with Adam Grant
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The idea proposes that the game of football can be refereed by people watching from an off-site camera, with the ability to review roughing the passer calls and penalties.
24:43 - 27:54 (03:10)
Summary
The idea proposes that the game of football can be refereed by people watching from an off-site camera, with the ability to review roughing the passer calls and penalties. This would increase the accuracy of calls and potentially decrease the number of injuries.
EpisodeWhy you should forget about setting goals | ReThinking with Adam Grant
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Former NFL player discusses the personal benefits of playing football, including toughness, accountability, and integrity.
27:54 - 32:01 (04:07)
Summary
Former NFL player discusses the personal benefits of playing football, including toughness, accountability, and integrity. However, he also highlights the importance of prioritizing player safety and avoiding returning to the game after a concussion.
EpisodeWhy you should forget about setting goals | ReThinking with Adam Grant
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The concept of peak performance in sports is when the maximal level of difficulty meets the maximal level of performance.
32:01 - 36:44 (04:42)
Summary
The concept of peak performance in sports is when the maximal level of difficulty meets the maximal level of performance. This podcast discusses the importance of difficulty in achieving peak performance in athletics.
EpisodeWhy you should forget about setting goals | ReThinking with Adam Grant
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The speaker emphasizes on having an objective rather than setting goals, as the former aligns them towards excellence, without any limitations.
36:44 - 39:34 (02:50)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes on having an objective rather than setting goals, as the former aligns them towards excellence, without any limitations. He suggests aiming in a particular direction with a clear objective in mind.