Future Tense Self-destructive behaviour — the enemy within
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Mar 28, 2024 Exploring self-destructive behavior, the podcast delves into willpower, work addiction, digital temptation, and the influence of addictive behavior in modern society. Learn how to manage habits, resist temptations, and navigate distractions in a world full of harmful habits.
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Will Energy as a Limited Resource
- Will energy is a limited resource that depletes as you resist temptation.
- Once your will energy drops below a threshold, you are more likely to give in to temptation.
Temptation Fields and Zones
- Temptation creates fields: safe, danger, and acraja zones.
- Staying in the danger zone burns willpower and leads to eventual failure.
Flawed Reasoning Drives Self-Destruction
- Self-destructive behavior persists due to flawed cognitive reasoning.
- Awareness of action-consequence links is key, not just motivation.