In this engaging summary, the author discusses the importance of acquiring a general capacity for habit rather than specific habits. They make the analogy that if we allow our emotions to evaporate, they will become ingrained in our brain. The author suggests that by regularly challenging ourselves with small inconveniences, we can keep our willpower sharp. It's like developing a muscle for the ego.
Ever wonder why you’re still listening to VBW all of these years? Or why you check your phone 50 times a day? Or why you put on your pants the same way every morning? (If you still wear pants these days.) David and Tamler talk about William James’ essay on habits, why they’re so powerful, and how you can make your nervous system your ally instead of your enemy. Plus, a shocking new neuroscience study reveals that we remember and share funny stories more than boring ones.
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