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Lesson #3: Habits and RulesA shocking realization related to adult life is this: At a certain age, no one really cares what we do with our lives. Weird, right? But it...
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Lesson #9: Self-Control StrategiesWhen we are seldom visited by our reflective self. When our rational persona comes and begins to point out what is wrong with our lives. We...
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Lesson #8: Self-efficacyIntroduced by a leading expert in the field of psychology, Albert Bandura. Self-efficacy theory is defined as: The individual’s confidence...
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Lesson #7: The Theory of ConstraintsAs we begin to ascend above mediocrity. As we focus on turning our short-term results into long-term success. We start to notice sticking points....
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Lesson #6: Systems, Not GoalsWe all know about the power of setting goals. Continuous progress and permanent discipline don’t rely on setting goals, though. Goals are a...
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Lesson #5: RulesThe cafeteria example in the previous lesson portrays something worthwhile: Defaults are extremely important. From the default settings on your...
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Lesson #4: Choice ArchitectWhen Carolyn and Adam decided to rearrange the food items in the cafeteria of a school, they weren’t quite sure what to expect. It turns out...
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Lesson #1: The Never-Ending GameWhen I discovered that my grand goal shouldn’t have an ending. That I should adopt the idea of the never-ending game. That shifted my...
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Chapter 3: OverviewBattered and wounded. Attacked from all sides. The Paladin stood tall amidst the chaos, refusing to yield. The voice in his mind was...
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Exercise 2: The Mental TrapsWelcome to Exercise #2! This task digs even deeper into the mentioned biases throughout Chapter 2. The aim is to help you better understand the...
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Lesson #7: Corrupted MindWhen we think of foes. We think of creatures outside ourselves threatening our well-being. Advancing towards us, wanting to...
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Lesson #6: The Lord of DistractionThe world is no longer a safe place. It’s an arena. A slightly different variation of the common understanding of the word battlefield. But...
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Lesson #5: The Agony of ConsumerismStuff. Products. Goods. Merchandise. If not managed correctly, these can have a greater negative impact on our lives than their physical...
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Lesson#7: Beyond DisciplineDiscipline by itself is useless. Harmful even. One of the main meanings of the word discipline is the practice of training people to obey rules...
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Lesson #6: Lack of noble questsIn a world full of abundance. Our life is still not crisis-free. We experience issues like global warming, economic inequality, mental...
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Lesson #5: Optimizing for DiscomfortMany fall into the trap of choosing comfort over challenge. Not realizing how uncomfortable their lives become as a result. Eventually, becoming...
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Lesson #4: Recognize The Evil WithinA well-spoken monk wasn’t prepared for the rigors of travel or the hazards of the world. In medieval times, to ensure the success of a holy...
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Lesson #3: Beyond The KnownIf you are anything like me, you’ll be instantly put off by the vibe of setting up SMART, stretch goals. Basically, what I’ve pointed...
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Lesson #2: UtopiaPart of embracing a life of self-discipline requires having a utopian version of life. To portray this better. Let’s first define the...
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Lesson #1: Purpose vs No PurposeConsider the mentality of people with a clear purpose and the ones without. The ones with a clearly defined purpose – a goal of some...
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Chapter 1: OverviewThe outer world is unforgiving. A harsh and merciless place. Overly distracting and flooded with foes. But the paladins do not waver. They do not...
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Beyond Discipline: IntroductionI once believed. I once believed that others will look to me for strength. That my commitment will serve as a pillar for motivation when others...
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What are Self-Sabotaging Habits and How to Fight ThemAn interesting fact about habits is that it’s a negative art. Commonly, you have a better chance of correcting your overall behavior by...
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Core Values Exercise: A Scientific Method for Achieving Life GoalsOne big problem related to living up to your personal core values is that you need to say no a lot. No to your friends. No to current bad habits...
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Navigating Life With Purpose: Examples of Personal Values to Live ByA good, bad example of personal values are the following three: money, fame, and easy. These three, are widespread diseases. Corrupting the minds...
