Overthink New Year's Resolutions
Dec 29, 2020
Ellie and David debate the merit of New Year's Resolutions, discussing why only 8% of people keep them. They dive into Stoicism and Nietzsche for insights. The importance of questioning resolutions and continuous improvement are explored, along with rethinking resolutions beyond a yearly event. Nietzsche's influence on resolutions and worldview, memory, promises, and selfhood are also discussed.
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Ellie's Meditation Success
- Ellie Anderson successfully implemented a daily meditation habit through a New Year's resolution.
- This transformative practice, started in 2010, continues to this day, over a decade later.
Critique of Yearly Reflection
- David Pena-Guzman criticizes the superficiality of yearly resolutions, advocating for ongoing self-reflection.
- He believes critical thinking about life should be a continuous process, not confined to a specific time.
Community and Accountability
- Ellie attributes her meditation success to community support and accountability.
- A college meditation group served as accountability partners, highlighting the importance of social scaffolding.