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Episode 205: Making Your Nervous System Your Ally (William James on "Habit")
Very Bad Wizards
The role of general forms of discharge and habit in the brain
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.
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