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I find life-tweaking ideas for designing and living an intentional life.

For every concept I discover, I strive to find examples and stories from my own life. This newsletter issue was inspired by my goal to become conversational in Spanish!

I also brew these ideas into Tea For Thought, my weekly newsletter. Come learn with me :)

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Features of an effective forcing function

Stakes-based accountability: The pain you feel from thinking about losing the stake will propel you to take action
Requiring consistency instead of motivation: Make showing up consistently—on schedule—a requirement

Personal Example:

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Potential Negative Side Effects of Forcing Functions

😵‍💫 Overwhelm. I clammed up on my first day in Colombia whenever a local tried to converse with me in Spanish. When I got home, I also started panicking about how I’m going to survive the next four months with so little knowledge of Spanish.
✈️ Slipping int...

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What is a forcing function?

It's a mechanism that forces you to work towards your goal.

Personal example: Becoming conversational in Spanish

I have to attend Spanish class every day on Lingoda in order to get back my money
I moved to Colombia to practice my Spanish through daily activities ...

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Don't let side effects/discomfort stop you from trying!

A forcing function is just one of the many tactics you can use to achieve your goals. They’re effective, but they can also be uncomfortable if the difficulty level or stakes are too high.

If the forcing function is overwhelming, adjust it: