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The Paradox of Progress

July 20, 2024 | Renée Fishman

It’s often when we release ourselves from the endless pursuit of progress that we find a new path toward something even greater than what we originally wanted.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: ambition, hustle culture, laziness, productivity, progress, striving

3 Consequences of Constant Striving

June 7, 2023 | Renée Fishman

We live in a goal-oriented culture that has conditioned us to pursue bigger, better, faster, more — in every realm. But this approach often deprives us of what truly matters in life. Here are 3 consequences of constantly striving.

Filed Under: Coaching, Learning, Life, Productivity Tagged With: achievement, CrossFit, driving, fitness, fulfillment, goals, Post-Achievement High, presence, productivity, striving

The Limits of Striving For More

May 7, 2023 | Renée Fishman

Being focused on a goal can be a great thing, but being too focused on that goal can backfire.

Filed Under: Coaching, Fitness, Productivity Tagged With: achievement, appreciation, eclipse, goals, gratitude, Hod, Kabbalah, Scorpio, striving, Taurus, Tree of Life

Who is Setting Your Goals?

August 31, 2022 | Renée Fishman

Are you striving to achieve goals that are not relevant or necessary for your outcomes? Just because they are clear metrics doesn’t mean they matter.

Filed Under: Coaching Tagged With: enough, goals, metrics, striving

The Paradox of Chasing Purpose

August 15, 2022 | Renée Fishman

Paradoxically, the more we chase “Purpose” in every activity the harder it is to find meaning in life’s moments.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: career, mindfulness, practical, presence, productivity, striving

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