The Cabrera Lab Podcast #81: Systems Thinking for Character, Capacity, and Culture
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Aug 20, 2025 Discover the nine essential principles of culture that are grounded in systems thinking and character development. Learn about balancing specialization with overall well-being and the power of incremental improvements for lasting growth. Explore the concept of monergy, where money fuels mission-driven efforts rather than mere accumulation. Embrace the idea of being your own GOAT and the importance of living with integrity by practicing what you preach. Finally, understand how small actions can lead to significant changes in achieving your vision.
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Fuel Your System With The GETs
- Prioritize your basic maintenance: sleep, nutrition, movement, social connection, and mental challenge.
- Treat these GETs as systems that fuel capacity rather than optional luxuries.
Train The Full-Stack Human
- Whole-human fitness requires cognitive, physical, emotional, and motivational development.
- Being Vitruvian means adaptability across domains, not flawless specialization.
Question Your Motivation Regularly
- Reflect on what truly motivates you and cultivate intrinsic motivation alongside external rewards.
- Use metacognition to question whether pursuits are driven by ego or meaningful purpose.