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#688 - Steven Bartlett - 17 Raw Lessons About Human Nature
Modern Wisdom
The Importance of Keeping Commitments to Yourself
Keeping commitments to yourself is the path out of despair. The rewards you get in terms of self-esteem and self-story are correlated to the size of the commitment you keep when no one is watching. Not keeping commitments to yourself is the greatest consequence in life and can lead to a downward commitment spiral. However, by consistently keeping tiny commitments to yourself, you can start a positive upward reinforcing spiral. It is important to remember that yesterday is out of play, but the next thing you do in the next hour is an opportunity to keep a commitment to yourself and start building evidence in your favor.
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