The speaker starts by sharing a personal story of setting a goal to become an NFL player, which led to injury and disappointment. They argue that setting rigid goals can be limiting and even harmful, advocating for pursuing objectives without fixed endpoints and embracing limitless possibilities instead. They emphasize that achieving a goal can sometimes be the penalty for having set it in the first place.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. In 2011, the speaker aimed to become a multi-millionaire by the age of 21 by leaving college early and joining the NFL draft.
2. The speaker received a letter from the NFL stating that they wouldn't be drafted in the first three rounds.
3. The speaker set a goal to be drafted in the first three rounds and displayed it above their bed.
4. During the NFL combine, the speaker tore their quad muscle while running the 40-yard dash.
5. The speaker stopped setting goals after this incident due to the negative impact it had on their self-esteem and self-efficacy.
6. The speaker discussed the reasons people set goals, including societal pressure, motivation, and a desire for feedback.
7. The speaker argued that goals limit possibilities and advocated for having objectives with no limitations instead.
8. The speaker's current objective is to be considered one of the most creative people in the television industry.
9. The speaker achieved a prime time Emmy Award, which they believe wouldn't have been possible if they had achieved their NFL draft goal.
10. The speaker emphasized that achieving a goal can sometimes be a penalty rather than a reward.
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