Chapter
The Importance of Enjoying the Journey
42:46 - 49:30 (06:44)
Many people justify discomfort en route to a goal, which can actually inhibit achieving the desired outcome. The Puritan work ethic that suffering is necessary for success is a cultural and genetic bias that needs to be addressed.
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Sometimes it's the little things like finding the perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail as the sun sets that can make a trip the most memorable, even if everything else is a bit "shitter" than expected.
42:46 - 44:47 (02:00)
Summary
Sometimes it's the little things like finding the perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail as the sun sets that can make a trip the most memorable, even if everything else is a bit "shitter" than expected.
ChapterThe Importance of Enjoying the Journey
Episode#302 - Ryan Bush - A Guide To Mental Self-Mastery
PodcastModern Wisdom
The belief that happy, dogmatic individuals who do not see the world as it is, are happier than those with incisive beliefs is a fallacy.
44:47 - 47:17 (02:30)
Summary
The belief that happy, dogmatic individuals who do not see the world as it is, are happier than those with incisive beliefs is a fallacy. This false belief is a defense mechanism to justify negative moods experienced by intelligent individuals.
ChapterThe Importance of Enjoying the Journey
Episode#302 - Ryan Bush - A Guide To Mental Self-Mastery
PodcastModern Wisdom
The justification of discomfort can hinder the achievement of goals.
47:17 - 49:30 (02:13)
Summary
The justification of discomfort can hinder the achievement of goals. People are biased towards the Puritan work ethic, seeing suffering as in service to a higher power, and not realizing that it can undercuts their achievements.