About this episode

This episode explores the importance of clarity and alignment in achieving meaningful progress.

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest barrier to progress isn’t effort… but direction? In this episode of How to Strive, we explore why clarity is the foundation of meaningful progress and how aligning your actions with your purpose allows your effort to truly matter. Using the simple equation Direction + Alignment + Maximum Effort = Striving, this episode breaks down how you can move beyond being busy and start moving forward with intention. Drawing on ideas such as the famous quote from Lao ...

People in this episode

Host: Nick Adkins

Topics covered

• progress
• clarity
• alignment
• intention
• effort
• purpose

Keywords

• direction
• alignment
• effort
• purpose
• striving
• intention

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Lao

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