Now We're Getting Somewhere 69: Buying carrots at the bodega (or: let's talk about energy + goal setting)
Feb 18, 2026
A practical concept tying personal energy to how we pursue goals. Stories show choosing small, doable steps instead of swinging between indulgence and overreach. A baby-carrots metaphor illustrates mid-sized choices that actually support progress. Examples include simple habits for research, strength training, and everyday routines.
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Client Torn Between Comfort And Overcommitment
- Katie Seaver describes a client exhausted from work who oscillated between retail soothing and overcommitting to hobbies.
- The story illustrates how fatigue leads people to choose either impulsive comfort or unsustainable productivity sprints.
Choose Small, Doable Actions
- Buy the baby carrots at the bodega: choose a small, doable option instead of swinging to extremes.
- Let modest, sustainable actions replace both impulsive comfort and unrealistic overcommitments.
The Ping-Pong Trap Hurts Progress
- Ping-ponging between too little and too much drains energy and undermines goal progress.
- Overshooting goals after a setback often wastes limited time and discourages future attempts.