#💡 # prizes (qualities) and punishments (risks) of pursuing a Worthy Goal ![[calendar-plus.svg]] <small>Dec 04, 2022</small> | ![[calendar-clock.svg]] <small>Jan 03, 2023</small> 🏷️ [[Goal-setting]] After examining the [[prizes (comfort) and punishments (costs) for maintaining the status quo]], it is also important to look at the benefits (Prizes) for taking on a [[Worthy Goal]] as well as the risks (Punishments). ### Prizes (Qualities) The external benefits of achieving your goal and status are the most obvious and also the least guaranteed. Your Worthy Goal can also help nourish you by connecting to one or more of [[Marshall Rosenberg]]'s [[Nine Universal Human Needs]]. And finally, taking on a Worthy Goal can amplify the individual qualities of your best self. ### Punishments (Risks) Achieving a Worthy Goal also requires sacrifice. If you say yes to the Worthy Goal, what must you say no to? Look at the prizes for maintaining the status quo to help identify what you might risk by pursuing a Worthy Goal. --- ## Sources [[How to Begin-MBS 2022]]