Every year I set myself one reading goal: to read 52 books in the year. This is usually an achievable goal, but in 2021 I fell short by just 5 books. I didn’t feel unaccomplished for not reaching my goal — the number was arbitrary and one that I set each year regardless of how much free time I expect to have that year. It inspired some reflection however on whether I should even bother with setting a reading goal in 2022.

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