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Time Inconsistency
It refers to our tendency to choose immediate rewards over future rewards. It's why we make plans, but don't take action.
When we make plans, we are actually making plans for our future selves. But when the time comes to make a decision, we are in the moment and our brain is thinking about the present self.
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Beating Procrastination
- Design your future actions, using a commitment device (a choice you make in the present that controls your actions in the future).
- Reduce the friction of starting. Once you begin, it's often less painful to do the work. Make the beginning easy.
- Utilize imple...
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The Akrasia Effect
Akrasia happens when you do one thing even though you know you should do something else.
It's what prevents you from following through on what you set out to do. It could be translated into procrastination or a lack of self-control.
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Delayed Gratification and Success
The ability to delay gratification is a great predictor of success in life.
If you really understand how to resist the attraction of instant gratification, you'll be able to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
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Your future self in decision-making situations
We all like to feel good about ourselves in the moment, even if it interferes with our long-term goals.
But instead of letting our present self make the decision, we need to bring our future self into the decision-making process to help us think about the future consequences.
Why we can’t accurately predict our needs
- Projection bias can occur because we don’t realize how much exogenous factors — things that happen outside of our control — can influence our decision-making.
- Overestimating impact. When we are faced with significant life events, lik...
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