Periagoge
Scenario

Why pursuing athletic goals for external validation backfires

I've been training for a marathon for six months but I hate running and I think I'm only doing it to prove something to people who don't care.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The disconnect between personal values and chosen challenge creates suffering rather than meaningful achievement.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sports — playing and watching?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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