Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: Reactance to People, Rules, or Regulations That Threaten or Eliminate Behavior Freedoms.
Apr 25, 2022
Delve into the world of psychological reactance and the human instinct to resist restrictions on freedom. Discover how embracing indirect communication can enhance leadership and creativity. Real-life scenarios, like navigating winding mountain roads, illustrate the importance of adaptable problem-solving. The discussion also highlights community initiatives aimed at fostering connection while addressing the challenges of autonomy, especially in children. Plus, explore the concept of setting high ideals and the desire to give back to the community.
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Psychological Reactance
- People dislike feeling that their freedom of choice is threatened.
- This psychological phenomenon explains why imposed plans or forced actions often face resistance.
Reactance in Action
- Jocko and Echo discuss being told to do something, prompting a feeling of defiance.
- They illustrate reactance: wanting to disobey simply because they were told to do it.
Reverse Psychology and Reactance
- Humans inherently dislike being controlled and often resist imposed actions.
- Reverse psychology plays on this reactance by suggesting the opposite of the desired action.