Chapter
Understanding the Relationship Between Psychological Discomfort and Human Behavior
03:05 - 10:30 (07:25)
The pursuit of pleasure and good feelings is often driven by psychological discomfort, craving, and desire. To master your internal triggers and manage time effectively, you need tools to deal with uncomfortable emotional states.
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The root cause of all human behavior is explored in this podcast episode, which looks at the impact of modern technology on our ability to focus and be productive.
03:05 - 06:52 (03:46)
Summary
The root cause of all human behavior is explored in this podcast episode, which looks at the impact of modern technology on our ability to focus and be productive. Practical tips are shared for getting the best out of technology without letting it control us.
ChapterUnderstanding the Relationship Between Psychological Discomfort and Human Behavior
Episode#104 - Nir Eyal - How To Control Your Attention And Become Indistractable
PodcastModern Wisdom
Neurologically speaking, everything we do is driven by a desire to avoid discomfort, not simply the pursuit of pleasure, as Freud's pleasure principle suggests.
06:52 - 07:56 (01:04)
Summary
Neurologically speaking, everything we do is driven by a desire to avoid discomfort, not simply the pursuit of pleasure, as Freud's pleasure principle suggests. This understanding is critical in realizing that time management is in fact pain management.
ChapterUnderstanding the Relationship Between Psychological Discomfort and Human Behavior
Episode#104 - Nir Eyal - How To Control Your Attention And Become Indistractable
PodcastModern Wisdom
To overcome distraction, we need to master our internal triggers, which are uncomfortable emotional states that we seek to escape.
07:56 - 10:30 (02:34)
Summary
To overcome distraction, we need to master our internal triggers, which are uncomfortable emotional states that we seek to escape. Without tools to deal with them, we will always get distracted and pulled away from our intended actions.