Or Else?
Define a consequence.
The most important part of a pact is the consequence of inaction. A precommitment acts as a firewall against distraction by imposing a cost to going off track. It’s the fear of not doing what you say, which provides the extra motivation to follow through.
For example, "I will cut a cake if I follow through. If I don't, I will cut my hair".
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A pact is a precommitment to an outcome that acts as a firewall against distraction. You can think of it as a sort of “habit bet .” It helps you stay on track by setting huge consequences if you don't.
Create a “fear list”
Tim Ferriss recommends “fear-setting” - creating a checklist of what you are afraid to do and what you fear will happen if you do it.
This exercise helps you seeing with clarity the benefits of the attempted effort and the cost of inaction.
Fear-Setting and Escaping Paralysis
Write down the answers in a sheet of paper-
- What is the worst thing that can happen to you?
- How likely that would actually happen?
- How could you get things back under control?
- What will be the outcomes? temporary and permanent.
- What you have done wrong?
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