Why Some Goals Feel Effortless (and others hurt) - Chris Bailey

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Why Some Goals Feel Effortless (and others hurt) - Chris Bailey

modernwisdom
March 26, 2026
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The Graveyard of Forgotten Goals

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0:23
Duration: 1:20

The Science of Human Motivation: 12 Core Values

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4:32
Duration: 2:29

Understanding the 'Intention Stack' Framework

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10:01
Duration: 1:23

Understanding the Intention Stack: From Shoelaces to Values

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10:28
Duration: 1:24

Why Your Goals Fail: The Motivational Alignment Gap

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11:58
Duration: 1:31

Goals are Just Predictions in Disguise

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16:08
Duration: 1:15

Default vs. Deliberate Intentions

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19:01
Duration: 1:37

The Power of Scatterfocus: Why Your Mind Wanders to the Future

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22:52
Duration: 0:51

Why SMART Goals Might Be Limiting Your Potential

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28:34
Duration: 2:29

Stop Filling Your Attention to the Brim

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25:25
Duration: 1:39

The 6 Triggers of Procrastination and How to Beat Them

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33:27
Duration: 2:28

The Unexpected Downside of SMART Goals

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31:16
Duration: 0:38

Productivity Hacks: Resistance Lists and Choice Architecture

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38:21
Duration: 1:39

Using 'Freedom' and 'Cold Turkey' to Block Digital Distractions

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41:24
Duration: 1:07

Aversion Journaling: How to Untangle the Knots of Resistance

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43:48
Duration: 1:23

The 5 AM Myth: Why Wake-Up Times Don't Predict Success

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48:20
Duration: 0:37

Cosplays of Ambition: Are Your Goals Actually Yours?

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48:57
Duration: 0:40

The Rule of Three for Daily Intentions

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1:02:42
Duration: 1:07

Shrinking the Resistance Level

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59:44
Duration: 0:41

The Busyness Trap as a Status Symbol

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52:19
Duration: 0:44

The Power of Social Contagion

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55:43
Duration: 1:53

Mastering The Rule of Three for Daily Focus

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1:02:46
Duration: 0:59

Why Your Default Habits Define Your Values

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1:05:21
Duration: 1:29

Marveling at Your Human Defaults

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1:06:53
Duration: 1:02