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Problem #4: Goals are at odds with long-term progress.

Finally, a goal-oriented mind-set can create a “yo-yo” effect. Many runners work hard for months, but as soon as they cross the finish line, they stop training. The race is no longer there to motivate them. When all of your hard work is focused on a particular goal, what is left to push you forward after you achieve it? This is why many people find themselves reverting to their old habits after accomplishing a goal.

The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game. True long-term thinking is goal-less thinking. It’s not about any single accomplishment. It is about the cycle of endless refinement and continuous improvement. Ultimately, it is your commitment to the process that will determine your progress.
**问题 #4：目标与长期进步相冲突。**

最后，目标导向的心态可能会造成“溜溜球”效应。许多跑步者努力训练了几个月，但一旦他们越过终点线，就停止了训练。比赛不再是激励他们的动力。当你所有的努力都集中在一个特定目标上，达成目标后，是什么还会推动你前进呢？这就是为什么许多人在达成目标后会回到旧习惯的原因。

设定目标的目的是为了赢得比赛，而建立系统的目的是为了继续参与比赛。真正的长期思维是无目标的思维。它不是关注某个单一的成就，而是关于不断精进和持续改进的循环。最终，决定你进步的，是你对过程的承诺。
Problem #4: Goals are at odds with long-term progress.
问题 #4：目标与长期进步相悖。
At odds with [æt ɔdz wɪð]
与……不一致，冲突
Ex: His actions were at odds with his words.
例句翻译：他的行为与他的言语不一致。“At odds with”表示与某事相对立或不一致，这里指目标与长期进步之间存在矛盾。
Long-term progress [lɔːŋ tɜːm ˈprəʊɡres]
长期进步
Ex: The company’s long-term progress depends on strategic planning.
例句翻译：公司的长期进步取决于战略规划。“Long-term progress”强调的是持久的、持续的进展，而非短期目标带来的快速成果。
Finally, a goal-oriented mind-set can create a “yo-yo” effect.
最后，目标导向的心态可能会导致“反复无常”的效果。
Goal-oriented [ɡəʊl-ɔːrɪɛntɪd]
目标导向的
Ex: A goal-oriented approach helped him achieve success.
例句翻译：目标导向的方法帮助他取得了成功。“Goal-oriented”表示专注于目标的心态或方法，强调只关注目标本身。
Yo-yo effect [ˈjəʊjəʊ ɪˈfɛkt]
反复无常的效果
Ex: The yo-yo effect happens when someone keeps losing and gaining weight repeatedly.
例句翻译：当某人反复减肥和增重时，就会发生溜溜球效应。“Yo-yo effect”通常指某种行为的反复性，这里指的是当目标完成后，缺乏持续动力，导致进步反复波动。
Many runners work hard for months, but as soon as they cross the finish line, they stop training.
许多跑步者努力工作几个月，但一旦跨过终点线，他们就停止训练。
Work hard for months [wɜːk hɑːrd fɔːr mʌnθs]
努力工作几个月
Ex: She worked hard for months to prepare for the exam.
例句翻译：她为了准备考试努力工作了几个月。“Work hard for months”强调为了某个目标付出的长期努力，突出行动的持续性。
Cross the finish line [krɒs ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn]
跨过终点线
Ex: The runners crossed the finish line after a tough race.
例句翻译：跑步者在艰难的比赛后跨过了终点线。“Cross the finish line”是达成目标或完成任务的比喻，指的是某个目标的实现。
The race is no longer there to motivate them.
比赛不再激励他们。
Motivate [ˈməʊtɪveɪt]
激励
Ex: The coach’s speech motivated the players to do their best.
例句翻译：教练的演讲激励了球员们尽力而为。“Motivate”指的是激励或推动某人做某事，强调缺乏目标后，动机也消失。
When all of your hard work is focused on a particular goal, what is left to push you forward after you achieve it?
当你所有的努力都集中在一个特定目标上，达成后，剩下什么能推动你前进呢？
Hard work [hɑːd wɜːrk]
努力工作
Ex: Hard work and determination led him to success.
例句翻译：努力工作和决心使他取得了成功。“Hard work”强调持续的努力，表明目标导向思维下的付出。
Push you forward [pʊʃ juː fɔːwəd]
推动你前进
Ex: The mentor’s advice helped push me forward in my career.
例句翻译：导师的建议帮助我在职业生涯中前进。“Push you forward”指的是促使某人向前进，强调缺乏目标后行动的动力消失。
This is why many people find themselves reverting to their old habits after accomplishing a goal.
这就是为什么许多人在达成目标后又回归到旧习惯的原因。
Reverting to [rɪˈvɜːtɪŋ tuː]
回归
Ex: After trying a new strategy, he reverted to his old ways.
例句翻译：尝试了新策略后，他又回到了原来的方式。“Reverting to”表示回到之前的状态或习惯，表明目标完成后，旧习惯会重新占据主导。
The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game.
设定目标的目的是赢得比赛，而建立系统的目的是继续比赛。
Win the game [wɪn ðə ɡeɪm]
赢得比赛
Ex: The team’s main goal is to win the game.
例句翻译：团队的主要目标是赢得比赛。“Win the game”指的是完成最终目标，强调目标的直接结果。
Continue playing the game [kənˈtɪnjud ˈpleɪɪŋ ðə ɡeɪm]
继续比赛
Ex: After the first victory, the team was determined to continue playing.
例句翻译：在第一次胜利后，球队决心继续比赛。“Continue playing the game”强调的是持续的过程和努力，而非单一的结果。
True long-term thinking is goal-less thinking.
真正的长期思维是没有目标的思维。
Goal-less thinking [ɡəʊl-ləs ˈθɪŋkɪŋ]
没有目标的思维
Ex: A goal-less mindset focuses on the journey rather than the destination.
例句翻译：没有目标的心态关注的是旅程而不是目的地。“Goal-less thinking”意味着放弃对单一目标的执着，强调过程本身。