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	<title>Ben Foden&#039;s Log &#187; Goal Setting</title>
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		<title>Why do Breakthoughs Happen Unexpectedly?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:59:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems that the spontaneity of a major breakthrough is so great, that it can not be made through our own direct efforts. Rather, we must know clearly our own goal, work as we must, and allow the goal to fulfill itself. This becomes more acute the more ostentatious the goal is. I am a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems that the spontaneity of a major breakthrough is so great, that it can not be made through our own direct efforts.</p>
<p>Rather, we must know clearly our own goal, work as we must, and allow the goal to fulfill itself. This becomes more acute the more ostentatious the goal is.</p>
<p>I am a happy camper because today in the shower my mind was wandering&#8230; (i usually dont do work in the shower) &#8230; and i had a Breakthrough!</p>
<p>Check back and ill give you the details as I can share them with the public.</p>

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