All It Takes Is A Goal ATG 266 | The Algorithm Is Retraining Your Mind (And Why You Can't Win as a Leader)
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Jan 26, 2026 
Carey Nieuwhof, leadership author and podcaster who writes about change and growth, explores how phone-driven algorithms fragment audiences. He discusses why leaders can no longer please everyone. Short takes include social media’s fake intimacy, retraining attention to read deeply, pursuing mastery in later decades, and building real relationships without skipping intimacy levels.
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Lunch With A Mentor Came Years Later
- Carey described meeting Craig Groeschel for lunch early in his career and not following up, then reconnecting years later after blogging.
- The story shows relationships and influence often take decades, not single moments.
A Decade Map For Career Development
- Career phases: 20s experiment, 30s refine, 40s pattern recognition, 50s pick a lane, 60s pursue mastery.
- Progression reframes late achievements as normal, not late anomalies.
Make Content Length Match Substance
- Don't assume short-form attention is inevitable; produce long-form work if it serves depth.
- Use your strengths and create the content length that fits substance, not platform pressure.
