Stop Setting Goals and Start Living Without Limits | Emmanuel Acho

About this episode

Emmanuel Acho discusses how his injury at the NFL Combine led him to rethink the concept of goal-setting and its impact on self-worth.

Emmanuel Acho tore his quad off the bone mid-40-yard dash at the NFL Combine — on ESPN, every scout in the building watching — and what broke that day wasn't just his body, it was his belief in goal-setting. He makes the case that goals are a trap: at best they cap you, at worst they crater your self-worth, and there's a better way to aim.

People in this episode

Host: Lewis Howes

Guest: Emmanuel Acho

Topics covered

• goal-setting
• self-worth
• personal development
• motivation
• overcoming challenges

Keywords

• goal-setting
• self-worth
• motivation
• personal development
• NFL Combine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN

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