I was recently talking with someone about their daily routine, and I suggested they should be writing every day. Most people would agree that's decent advice. Nothing revolutionary, but it won't' hurt to do it. However, with more context, you could argue that it's irrelevant or even stupid advice.
For me, an easier way to think about this is to say that goals are great- destinations are great and fun and valuable, but we must fall in love with the journey in order to be truly sustainable. For example, I’m a competitive ballroom dancer. An upcoming competition is motivating and exciting, but I know that if I’m not continually falling in love with being the studio working and sweating and sometimes crying, if I’m not in love with that part of it, ballroom isn’t a sustainable activity for me.
For me, an easier way to think about this is to say that goals are great- destinations are great and fun and valuable, but we must fall in love with the journey in order to be truly sustainable. For example, I’m a competitive ballroom dancer. An upcoming competition is motivating and exciting, but I know that if I’m not continually falling in love with being the studio working and sweating and sometimes crying, if I’m not in love with that part of it, ballroom isn’t a sustainable activity for me.