The Goal Gradient Hypothesis

About this episode

In this episode, Sahil Bloom reflects on the importance of discipline and grit through the lens of running a marathon.

105.5. That's how many laps you have to run around the first lane of a regulation outdoor track to cover the 26.2 miles of a marathon. And, when I arrived at my local high school track last Friday at 4:45am, that was exactly what I planned to do. I wish I had a thoughtful answer to the obvious " um, why? " this opener no doubt sparks in your mind. The truth is that every now and then, I like to remind myself that I've still got that edge—that "dog" inside me. That I can take on something intimidating and get it done. Plus, I talk a lot about discipline, grit, and consistency around here. But my rule is that you can’t talk about it if you’re not going to be about it . If there's one thing you can always trust with me, it's this: If I say something, I’ve got receipts to prove that I live by it. So, there I was, standing alone on the track, in the pre-dawn darkness, with 105.5 laps to go... ••• This episode brought to you by: DeleteMe - DeleteMe makes it quick, easy, and safe to remove your personal data online. Origin Financial - Your personal AI Financial Advisor. Track your spending, investments, and net worth—all in one place. Innerbody Labs - A Higher Standard. After reviewing…

People in this episode

Host: Sahil Bloom

Topics covered

• goal gradient hypothesis
• discipline
• grit
• consistency
• marathon running

Keywords

• goal gradient hypothesis
• marathon
• discipline
• grit
• consistency
• running

Sponsors

DeleteMe, Origin Financial, Innerbody Labs, Lemon

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