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Avoid The "As-Soon-As" Trap

Jul 8, 2025
1 min read

“I’ll be happy as soon as…”

…I get married.

…I leave this job.

…I buy a new house.


Be careful with the "as soon as" mindset. Chasing happiness through milestones, many of which are outside our control can turn into an endless loop—each finish line quickly replaced by a new one.


The toughest part of creating any new habit, business, or skill, is ensuring you don't procrastinate moving toward our desired futures.

 
 
 

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