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Decoding Transformation: Contrary Action Is The Engine of Evolution
The Rich Roll Podcast
The Importance of Involvement in Mentorship and Therapy
Your typical reactive sub-optimal response is a neural pathway that has been deeply fortified and reinforced from a lifetime of reflexive repetition. The funny thing about contrary action is that it will generally feel like the exact wrong thing to do, hence the word contrary. This process also means, again, and no way around it, asking for help. Despite any overwhelming belief in your ability to manage and solve these issues on your own, or your resistance to bothering others with your baggage, you need to invite them in. You need to bring them in so they can help identify your reflexive, recurring thought and behavior loops that are invisible to you and help you construct healthier responses.
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