Chapter
The Constant Pursuit of Self-Improvement
49:43 - 58:38 (08:54)
The pressure to constantly evaluate ourselves and strive for improvement can sometimes hinder our ability to focus and be mindful, making it harder to pursue our goals effectively.
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The constant evaluation of things we use in our daily life can be a feature from natural selection's point of view, but it can be a bug for human psychology and happiness.
49:43 - 54:18 (04:35)
Feature Bugs
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The constant evaluation of things we use in our daily life can be a feature from natural selection's point of view, but it can be a bug for human psychology and happiness. It often interrupts our concentration and leads us to constantly question if there is a better option available.
ChapterThe Constant Pursuit of Self-Improvement
Episode#338 - Robert Wright - Psychology, Aliens & Averting The Apocalypse
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the relationship between mindfulness and ambition, suggesting that becoming more mindful can actually lead to becoming more productive without sacrificing ambition.
54:18 - 58:38 (04:19)
Mindfulness
Summary
The speaker discusses the relationship between mindfulness and ambition, suggesting that becoming more mindful can actually lead to becoming more productive without sacrificing ambition.