In 2024-02-20. I advised my partner to focus on defining the person we aspire to become over fixating on specific accomplishments. The attainment of future goals, like securing a high-paying job, is subject to numerous uncontrollable variables and chance occurrences.

Conversely, our future identity, such as seeing ourselves as avid readers, is significantly influenced by the choices and behaviors we exhibit today. Moreover, shaping our identity can serve as a powerful intrinsic motivation, aiding in sustained focus and commitment to long-term goals.

This thought draws inspiration from Chapter 2 of the book “Atomic Habits”, where it talks about identity-based habits.