{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"What if we run out of goals?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b5449288\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2459,"description":"In this episode of the Startup Therapy Podcast, Ryan and Will talk about what happens when you hit all your big goals and realize there might not be any more mountains left to climb. They discuss the complex feelings and identity crises that can emerge when success is achieved, and reflect on how to find new meaning and satisfaction beyond traditional goal-setting. The conversation touches on personal anecdotes, the concept of enjoying the process, and how to appreciate the journey in a fulfilling way.\nResources:\nStartup Therapy Podcast \nhttps://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy\nWebsite\nhttps://www.startups.com/begin\nLinkedIn \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/\nJoin our Network of Top Founders \nWil Schroter\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/\nRyan Rutan\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/\nWhat to listen for:\n00:27 The Identity Crisis of Achieving Goals\n01:05 Personal Reflections on Goal Setting\n02:25 The Evolution of Goals Over Time\n04:14 The Reality of Achieving Big Goals\n07:04 The Trap of Sensationalizing Goals\n10:58 The Diminishing Returns of Goal Achievement\n19:06 The Two Paths of Goal Setting: Pleasure vs. Pain\n20:40 Understanding Pain and Relief\n21:42 The Myth of Success Equals Happiness\n22:32 Existential Goals and Realizations\n23:31 The Challenge of Finding Fulfillment\n25:23 Enjoying the Journey vs. The Destination\n29:12 Reevaluating Ambitions and Goals\n33:11 Building for the Sake of Creation\n36:59 Infinite Games and Lifelong Pursuits","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9y9tyZ-ziui558cT6TMlYq3DaFTS8yyOuY7HekWBCbM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzYzOTYvMTU3NjI4/MDk2MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}