“And I would say this - and many people would scream in disbelief - I would say that the worst thing you can ever do in life is set yourself goals. I think goal orientation is absolutely disastrous in life. Two things happen: One is, you don’t meet your goals, so you call yourself a failure. Secondly, you meet your goal, and go, “Well, I’m here - now what? I’m not happy. I’ve got this car, this job, I’m living in this address, which is the place I always thought I wanted to be, and… what?” Because you’re going for something outside yourself, and that’s no good.” — What I Wish I’d Known When I Was 18