
Ep9 "What does eating that cookie have to do with the hero of the Trojan war?"
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
The Power of Ulysses Contracts for Long-term Goals
There is a seduction in short term decision making./nCreating a Ulysses contract can help resist temptations and accomplish future goals./nNew Year's resolutions often fail because voluntary controls are not enough./nA meaningful contract with oneself is more effective than good intentions./nStructuring a contract with your future self can help maintain motivation./nThe Betrayal podcast had millions of listeners./nAshley Litten discovered a terrible secret while setting up a business Venmo account with her husband.
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