My favourite in the series so far! Hard now or hard later. 👊🏻
I think it’s hard because humans are generally wired to prioritize short-term goals over long-term ones, "temporal discounting," where people value immediate rewards more than future ones, even if the future rewards are greater.
Additionally, the brain's reward system releases dopamine when we achieve quick wins, reinforcing short-term focus. This makes it harder to stay motivated for long-term goals, which require delayed gratification.
But without doing so we miss out on the amazing life on the other side of that hard work!
This essay is a great reminder that our choices shape our reality, often without conscious awareness. Your emphasis on intentional decision-making is both practical and empowering. Another perspective to consider is how external influences, such as upbringing, culture, and societal norms, shape our habitual choices. Recognizing these forces helps us reclaim agency and make more deliberate, aligned decisions for long-term growth. Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow is a great read on this as well. Thank you, as always , Adam.
It's difficult to be on top of the game every time. Sometimes, I need a break from the continual strategizing and just want some mindless tasks to ease the tension. I guess that's called "play" the game rather than "work" the game.
Oh play and spontaneity are crucial. I’d consider those types of things as essential needs. Rest and reflection too. They’re all part of it. In no way am I constantly playing or working a serious game. Far from it. But that awareness I speak of needs to come to the foreground when there’s a clear junction between making something better or worse. Those pockets of agency at crucial times might be all that’s necessary to keep momentum in the right direction.
My favourite in the series so far! Hard now or hard later. 👊🏻
I think it’s hard because humans are generally wired to prioritize short-term goals over long-term ones, "temporal discounting," where people value immediate rewards more than future ones, even if the future rewards are greater.
Additionally, the brain's reward system releases dopamine when we achieve quick wins, reinforcing short-term focus. This makes it harder to stay motivated for long-term goals, which require delayed gratification.
But without doing so we miss out on the amazing life on the other side of that hard work!
Boom. Thank you, Genevieve. Amazing feedback.
Love it man. Probably my favorite in the series so far. Agentic is a new word for me and I like it
I’m 85% sure it’s a real word.
Nice one Kyle, thank you.
😂 fantastic creation if it isn’t
I have really enjoyed The Choice Journals.
This essay is a great reminder that our choices shape our reality, often without conscious awareness. Your emphasis on intentional decision-making is both practical and empowering. Another perspective to consider is how external influences, such as upbringing, culture, and societal norms, shape our habitual choices. Recognizing these forces helps us reclaim agency and make more deliberate, aligned decisions for long-term growth. Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow is a great read on this as well. Thank you, as always , Adam.
Awesome, Tinashe. Great feedback. I haven’t read the book yet, but when people I respect recommend it, then it’s definitely worth reading. Thank you.
" If agency creates better choices, why doesn't everybody live this way? "
Because then people cannot blame other/s circumstances for result.
Accountability is giving power to Yourself over everything.
Just don't allow other people to dictate what You are responsible for.
Good piece Adam
Nail on the head, Warrior. Thank you.
It's difficult to be on top of the game every time. Sometimes, I need a break from the continual strategizing and just want some mindless tasks to ease the tension. I guess that's called "play" the game rather than "work" the game.
Oh play and spontaneity are crucial. I’d consider those types of things as essential needs. Rest and reflection too. They’re all part of it. In no way am I constantly playing or working a serious game. Far from it. But that awareness I speak of needs to come to the foreground when there’s a clear junction between making something better or worse. Those pockets of agency at crucial times might be all that’s necessary to keep momentum in the right direction.