You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson "Behavior Wags the Tail of Feelings…": "We Do, Then We Feel." (Heroic +1 #1,877)
Sep 10, 2024
Marsha Linehan, the innovator behind Dialectical Behavior Therapy, joins psychologist David Reynolds and author Dan Millman, known for 'Way of the Peaceful Warrior.' They discuss how actions influence emotions, emphasizing that we must act even when we don’t feel like it. The conversation unveils five principles of constructive living that empower listeners to embrace and channel their emotions for personal growth. Tune in for insights that bridge the gap between doing and feeling!
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Behavior Shapes Feelings And Thinking
- Feelings cannot be directly controlled by will, but behavior can influence them over time.
- Acting intentionally despite feelings reshapes thinking and builds self-confidence.
Acting Changes Thinking, Not Vice Versa
- Marsha Linehan's paradox: you can't think yourself into new actions, but can act into new thinking.
- David Reynolds expands this into a practical philosophy for mature self-control.
Dan Millman's Recommendation
- Dan Millman recommended David Reynolds' Constructive Living to Brian about 20 years ago.
- That book deeply influenced Millman and later Brian's appreciation of the philosophy.