Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Values, principles, and behavior change (with Eric Zimmer)
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Nov 15, 2023 
Eric Zimmer, a seasoned behavior coach and spiritual director, shares insights from his 20 years of experience in helping individuals create lasting change. He discusses the parable of the two wolves, highlighting the struggle between intrinsic and extrinsic values. Zimmer delves into the complexity of prioritizing values amidst life's challenges, the nature of behavior change, and the importance of self-compassion. Listeners learn about effective strategies for maintaining habits and the influence of personal values on decision-making.
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Two Wolves Parable
- Eric Zimmer starts his podcast episodes with the two wolves parable.
- The parable illustrates the importance of "feeding" the values we want to cultivate.
Underlying Values
- Spencer Greenberg asked ChatGPT for interpretations of the parable.
- He values underlying motivations behind decisions, such as fear or altruism.
Valuism
- Understand your intrinsic values and live accordingly.
- Focus on what you value for its own sake, not just as a means to something else (intrinsic vs. instrumental values).