Chapter
The Dilemma of Living with Shoulds and Wants in Our Lives
07:02 - 12:02 (04:59)
The speaker shares how she lost work and a balanced life due to prioritizing instant gratification wants over long term shoulds. She highlights the importance of stepping back to assess our choices and finding a balance between wants and shoulds.
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The speaker talks about the importance of balancing between the wants and shoulds in life.
07:02 - 08:21 (01:19)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of balancing between the wants and shoulds in life. One should prioritise things that are good for them in the long run like health and family over instant gratification at work.
ChapterThe Dilemma of Living with Shoulds and Wants in Our Lives
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Pledges can help individuals hold themselves accountable for achieving a goal, as demonstrated by a study on doctors who overprescribe antibiotics.
08:21 - 10:29 (02:08)
Summary
Pledges can help individuals hold themselves accountable for achieving a goal, as demonstrated by a study on doctors who overprescribe antibiotics. Applying the tool of pledges can help combat procrastination, whether the distractions are unhealthy habits or work-related tasks.
ChapterThe Dilemma of Living with Shoulds and Wants in Our Lives
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PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker realizes how much she relies on her phone throughout the day and wonders what it would be like to go without it for a while.
10:29 - 12:02 (01:32)
Summary
The speaker realizes how much she relies on her phone throughout the day and wonders what it would be like to go without it for a while.