If I ask the question “What needs to be done?” I will end up with a task that is incredibly difficult.
If I am to refrain from asking “What can I do?” then I am unable to choose a goal that is more rational.
Greater returns usually involve taking greater risks.
If I set myself goals that are beyond my reasonable limits it will involve taking far greater risks.
In some cases greater risks allow for greater potential reward at the expense of reducing expected utility. An example of this is a lottery.
Sure, I respect the value of intention. I can visualize success, I can aim high and I can give myself no quarter when it comes to making excuses. Nevertheless if I don’t consider “what can I do?” rationality will lead me to gambling, in one way or another. Possibly gambling with my health with risk of burnout.
If I ask the question “What needs to be done?” I will end up with a task that is incredibly difficult.
If I am to refrain from asking “What can I do?” then I am unable to choose a goal that is more rational.
Greater returns usually involve taking greater risks.
If I set myself goals that are beyond my reasonable limits it will involve taking far greater risks.
In some cases greater risks allow for greater potential reward at the expense of reducing expected utility. An example of this is a lottery.
Sure, I respect the value of intention. I can visualize success, I can aim high and I can give myself no quarter when it comes to making excuses. Nevertheless if I don’t consider “what can I do?” rationality will lead me to gambling, in one way or another. Possibly gambling with my health with risk of burnout.