Chapter

Motivation and Observation Skills
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43:35 - 50:19 (06:44)

The speaker discusses their motivation techniques, including utilizing friends to hold them accountable, and how they balance their intensity level when observing their surroundings.

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Reminding yourself that you will be around in 20 years can lead to making more responsible decisions.
43:35 - 45:40 (02:05)
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Self Improvement
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Reminding yourself that you will be around in 20 years can lead to making more responsible decisions.

Chapter
Motivation and Observation Skills
Episode
#211: A.J. Jacobs: Self-Experimenter Extraordinaire
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Kevin Systrom shares his strategies for staying motivated and productive, including using social accountability to reach fitness goals and incorporating household tasks into his work routine.
45:40 - 47:47 (02:07)
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Productivity
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Kevin Systrom shares his strategies for staying motivated and productive, including using social accountability to reach fitness goals and incorporating household tasks into his work routine.

Chapter
Motivation and Observation Skills
Episode
#211: A.J. Jacobs: Self-Experimenter Extraordinaire
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
A Yale professor suggests blackmailing oneself to stop bad behaviours.
47:47 - 50:19 (02:32)
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Self-improvement
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A Yale professor suggests blackmailing oneself to stop bad behaviours. The idea is to make a commitment to a friend or organisation, and pay an amount of money if you fail to stick to your promise.

Chapter
Motivation and Observation Skills
Episode
#211: A.J. Jacobs: Self-Experimenter Extraordinaire
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show