On Goals: Joy of Goals, Finite Games vs Infinite Games, and The Fear of Ambition | On Life 081

A narrated essay reflecting on what the true joy of a goal is, what to do when you are not reaching goals fast enough, goals in finite vs infinite games, and how to share your ambition with others. Brandon shares his struggles with not reaching goals fast enough and sharing his ambition with others.

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TIMESTAMPS

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (01:16) - Beginning of essay On Goals: Joy of Goals
• (04:50) - Inspiration of essay, not reaching goals fast enough
• (05:38) - How does dopamine and our brain influence goals?
• (06:20) - What choices do we have in life?
• (07:03) - What are finite vs infinite games?
• (08:12) - How does legacy effect our goals?
• (10:13) - What is the true benefit of having a goal?
• (13:27) - How many goals should we have?
• (14:22) - Why should you cherish your goals?
• (15:25) - What is the best possible goal to set for yourself?
• (16:40) - Why do some fear ambition?
• (20:22) - Why do you fear sharing your ambition?
• (24:51) - What is the goal of the infinite game of life?
• (26:48) - How to deal with uncertainty in life

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