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I didn't know that's what smart people do.

Does the author mean that if I create limits, I am or become smart?

Or is this blog post merely an observation?



There are 4 things that are true in this world: 1) successful people set constraints, 2) successful people set goals, 3) unsuccessful people set constraints, and 4) unsuccessful people set goals.

You're welcome.


Yea I also spotted that. Never liked the format of “Successful people do X. You should do it too”.

Interesting article though, somehow I found goal setting never worked for me well, but I find clarity in constraints.




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