Goalodicy

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The obsessive pursuit of goals to the point of self-destruction. uncountable

    "If you suffer from goalodicy then you will find yourself so obsessed by the future goal that you ignore the practical realities of your situation."

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"If you suffer from goalodicy then you will find yourself so obsessed by the future goal that you ignore the practical realities of your situation."

Etymology

Blend of goal + theodicy, coined by business professor Chris Kayes, PhD.

Related phrases

self destruction

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