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The Futility of Thinking Your Way Out of Overthinking
43:59 - 54:12 (10:12)
Sometimes, applying more cognitive effort to a cognitive problem does not help, as trying to think your way out of overthinking is like trying to sniff your way out of cocaine addiction. Recognizing and addressing the emotions that contribute to overthinking can be a more effective solution.
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The act of trying to think your way out of overthinking is compared to trying to sniff your way out of cocaine addiction by George Mack.
43:59 - 48:29 (04:30)
Summary
The act of trying to think your way out of overthinking is compared to trying to sniff your way out of cocaine addiction by George Mack. Despite trying to use cognitive effort to solve a problem, sometimes employing the body could be more effective.
ChapterThe Futility of Thinking Your Way Out of Overthinking
Episode#565 - 16 Lessons From 2022 - Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson & Jocko Willink
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares their insights on becoming aware of their mental afflictions through embodiment practices like dancing, yoga, and Tai Chi.
48:30 - 52:20 (03:49)
Summary
The speaker shares their insights on becoming aware of their mental afflictions through embodiment practices like dancing, yoga, and Tai Chi. They emphasize that the benefits of these practices are not solely physical, and that enjoyment should be the primary motivator for engaging in them.
ChapterThe Futility of Thinking Your Way Out of Overthinking
Episode#565 - 16 Lessons From 2022 - Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson & Jocko Willink
PodcastModern Wisdom
In a world where we have endless options and distractions, focusing on progress towards a specific goal in the medium term is crucial for designing a meaningful life.
52:20 - 54:12 (01:51)
Summary
In a world where we have endless options and distractions, focusing on progress towards a specific goal in the medium term is crucial for designing a meaningful life. Sacrificing progress towards everything in the long term is the cost of the blue sky approach.