“You must not fool yourself… and you are the easiest person to fool” Richard Feynman
We all have goals and ideas for our future, but things don’t always go according to plan. There is a mismatch between the idea when it is in the safe space of our mind and when we try to bring the idea into the world
Most of our failures come down to a detachment from reality.
This episode breaks down the psychological nature of ideas. Where the differeneces lie compared to the practicalities of life.
It then covers practical steps to level up your game plan and confront reality in the face as it happens.
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Timestamps
00:00 - The issue with goals and ideas
01:17 - Unrealistic Expectations
02:03 - Not Ready for the moment
02:16 - Psychology of ideas
03:25 - Reality in the moment
05:31 - Adjusting to new habits
06:07 - Personal Responsibility
06:55 - No Momentum
07:50 Get it out your head
08:45 - Cohort Learning
10:11 - Coaching
11:04 - Accountability Groups
12:47 - Future.me letters
14:07 - Standard tips
15:05 - Round up
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What actually makes people happy? What’s the best way to treat a brain? How can I get more done?
Studying the answers we find that changing behaviours requires building mindsets, mental models, and a healthy relationship with failure.
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Previous guests include Olympians, Scientists, Billionaires, and Sam's Mum.
Past series:
— Psychology vs Stoicism
— Time Management for busy mortals
— Independence and knowing yourself
— Cognitive biases and rational thinking
— Psychology of connection
— Carol Dweck and the Multiverse of Mindsets