For an author who values their craft but feels driven by a sense of insecurity, an example of a goal created from desperation would be to want to hit the bestseller list because it would finally make them feel like they were good enough. A goal created from inspiration would be to write a book because they love the act of writing with their whole being. The first goal was created to try to prove they are good at what they do (external validation), and the second was created because they simply love what they do. The second aligns with their values, while the first does not. But for an author
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