Behavior Gap Radio

In this episode, Carl explores a simple but transformative idea: The most meaningful goals aren’t really about achieving an outcome—they’re about becoming a different kind of person. Using examples from running, graduate school, and personal growth, he reflects on how goals can serve as forcing functions that shape our identity rather than just our accomplishments. It’s a thoughtful invitation to stop asking, “What do I want to achieve?” and instead ask, “Who am I becoming?”

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What is Behavior Gap Radio?

Greetings, Carl here.

This podcast is super simple, it's me wandering through the world noticing things about how to align my use of capital (time and money) with what is actually important to me.

-Carl