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#683 - Shaan Puri - 7 Semi-Controversial Rules For Success

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Thinking vs Doing: The Reverse Equation for Changing Your Thoughts and Feelings

Trying to think your way out of overthinking is like trying to sniff your way out of a cocaine addiction. The realization is that if you do something physical, you will immediately feel different, which will lead to a different thought. Thoughts, feelings, and actions all influence each other. Doing something is easier than trying to think your way out of a situation. For example, dipping your face into ice-cold water can stop a panic attack. Rapid changes in physiology can change how you feel, think, and act. It's a life hack that most smart people don't utilize.

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