PsycHacks Episode 570: You can't cheat yourself (understanding self love)
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Nov 14, 2025 Discover how genuine growth stems from discipline and self-love. Explore the idea that while you can deceive others, your mind and body remain untouched by such tricks. Learn why the desire for instant results often leads to temptation and fraud. Delve into how valuing the process over outcomes can mitigate these pitfalls. Finally, understand self-love as the sacrifice of present comforts for a brighter future, reinforcing the journey of self-improvement.
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Faking Gym Reps Fails Your Body
- Orion describes faking reps during a workout to fool a trainer while your body still records less effort.
- He shows that bodily adaptation reveals the deception over time, making long-term cheating ineffective.
Cheating On Tests Doesn’t Teach You
- Orion gives the example of using someone else's notes to fool a teacher while your mind lacks the knowledge.
- He argues mental mastery, like physical strength, cannot be cheated without long-term consequences.
Fraud Is An Economic Calculus
- Orion explains fraud arises when people want something someone else controls and prefer the reward over the process.
- He frames fraud as an economic calculus rather than solely a moral failure.
