Against Objectives

Setting objectives is so common in our culture, that we hardly even notice it. When you want to accomplish something, the first step usually involves setting a clear objective—a goal with legible, preceding steps.

But when you approach achievement in this way, something counter-intuitive happens: you make it less likely that you will accomplish your objective. The more ambitious the goal, the more setting an objective will hurt you.

What should you do instead? Follow what's interesting. Search for novelty. Do what feels fun. Because there's no guarantee that you'll ever reach your intended destination.

But if you keep going, you may find something you never expected.

Read the full essay here:
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