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Is it bad to coerce yourself to do unpleasant things? (with Matt Goldenberg)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

CHAPTER

The Importance of Non-Coercive Motivation

Self-coercion is a way of planning your behavior in a top-down way. Elon Musk says there's a better way to do it, but the time would take might not be worth it. If you have problems with procrastination or low self-worth, then these can all be symptoms of a coercive mindset and should be avoided.

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