The problem with setting goals, with NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho | ReThinking with Adam Grant
TED Talks Daily29 Des 2022

The problem with setting goals, with NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho | ReThinking with Adam Grant

For someone who doesn't believe in goal-setting, Emmanuel Acho is highly accomplished. He's a former NFL linebacker, an Emmy-winning TV sports analyst, and the New York Times bestselling author of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" – and hosts a video series and podcast of the same name. Emmanuel shares why he is "anti-goals", how he consistently achieves greatness without pursuing success, and what sports have taught him about living a creative life. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RWAG10

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