
About this episode
In this episode, Dr. Lee Warren discusses the importance of setting the right goals and targets in life.
Using metaphors from sports and personal stories, he illustrates how pursuing the wrong objectives can lead to dissatisfaction and penalties. He emphasizes the significance of internal joy and spiritual goals over transient pleasures and external validations.
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Chapters
Introduction and Overview
Understanding Goalposts and Targets
The ABIDE Process: Preparing for Self-Brain Surgery
The Power of Mind Over Brain
Breathing and Inviting God into the Process
The Golf Story: Aiming at the Right Target
The Dangers of Misplaced Goals
The Science and Faith Connection
Conclusion and Next Steps
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