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Implementing Stoic practices for making better decisions
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1:23:00 - 1:30:04 (07:04)

One way to implement Stoic practices is to do a no complaint experiment where you are not allowed to complain for 21 days, and every time you complain, you snap a rubber band on your wrist. You can use this method as a proactive operating system to make better decisions and address ego manifestations.

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The fear of public judgement has led the speaker to consciously manage his every move and constantly watch his social media presence, even while marketing his book.
1:23:00 - 1:24:47 (01:46)
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Social Media
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The fear of public judgement has led the speaker to consciously manage his every move and constantly watch his social media presence, even while marketing his book.

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Implementing Stoic practices for making better decisions
Episode
#169: Useful Lessons from Workaholics Anonymous, Corporate Implosions, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The episode discusses multiple strategies to help individuals achieve their goals with examples such as group financial incentives, utilizing sites like coach.me, Stick.com and Diet Bet, and conducting a "no complaint" experiment to make better decisions.
1:24:47 - 1:26:21 (01:34)
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Goal-Setting
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The episode discusses multiple strategies to help individuals achieve their goals with examples such as group financial incentives, utilizing sites like coach.me, Stick.com and Diet Bet, and conducting a "no complaint" experiment to make better decisions.

Chapter
Implementing Stoic practices for making better decisions
Episode
#169: Useful Lessons from Workaholics Anonymous, Corporate Implosions, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The importance of not just reading about self-improvement, but also practicing and conditioning oneself to actually use the information in daily life, just like one would commit to a workout or meditation routine.
1:26:21 - 1:28:44 (02:23)
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Self-Improvement
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The importance of not just reading about self-improvement, but also practicing and conditioning oneself to actually use the information in daily life, just like one would commit to a workout or meditation routine.

Chapter
Implementing Stoic practices for making better decisions
Episode
#169: Useful Lessons from Workaholics Anonymous, Corporate Implosions, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Applying stoicism in small insignificant situations is crucial in building muscle memory and preparing for adverse and overwhelming situations.
1:28:44 - 1:30:04 (01:20)
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Stoicism
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Applying stoicism in small insignificant situations is crucial in building muscle memory and preparing for adverse and overwhelming situations. The famous Plutar and Archilocous quotes emphasize the significance of turning theory into practice and training to rise to levels of hope rather than fall to lower levels.

Chapter
Implementing Stoic practices for making better decisions
Episode
#169: Useful Lessons from Workaholics Anonymous, Corporate Implosions, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show