How to set anti-goals
Getting what you want won't make you happy. Not least for long.
But does that mean we shouldn't set goals?
Perhaps. Or perhaps we should look at goals in a very different way. To set anti-goals. A list of things you absolutely do not want.
I've been vocal about this before but I'll give you taste of my anti-goals:
I don't want fast cars Or a big house Or fame and recognition Or billions in the bank Or a boat, a Spanish villa, and a private jet Material wealth disinterests me.
And all the memetic conditioning cannot change this.
When I see people on social media flouting their winnings, I wish them all the happiness and continue with my day.
I'm able to do that because I set anti-goals.
Here are a few more:
I don't want anyone who can tell me what to do I don't want to work set hours I don't want to work against my brain's nature I don't want to miss precious time with my family I don't want to commute to an office I don't want employees to look after As you can see, these anti-goals make it very easy to uncover what truly matters to me:
Freedom.
Not money. Not fame. Not medals, and awards, and recognition.
Freedom.
To me, freedom isn't in material wealth. Freedom is complete control over my time, my attention, and my choices.
That's it.
This idea of anti-goals, as created by the great Charlie Munger, is essential to the entrepreneur whose brain works a little differently. Go learn about it. And then set your own.
So, tell me, what are your anti-goals?