Jim KwikFounder, Kwik Brain · Brain Coach

Remember this when #goalsetting

11 Oct 2023 · 0 min

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In this brief motivational monologue, Jim Kwik reflects on his past tendency to obsess over reaching goals and improving himself, which caused him to overlook the value of the journey itself. He shares a personal realization that focusing solely on the destination caused him to miss out on experiences along the way. Consequently, he shifts his mindset to celebrate each step, the struggles, and the detours, emphasizing that success is not a straight line but a non‑linear path that should be enjoyed.

The person who loves to walk will go farther than the person who loves the destination. I was often so focused on reaching my goals, on improving, on growing, I forgot to enjoy the journey. And one day I looked back and I realized I had been so focused on the destination and I had missed out on the journey. So I started to shift my focus. I started celebrating the steps, the struggles, the detours that we have, because success is not a straight line.