Nir Eyal
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Podcast Appearances
But actually, it has roots all the way back to Aristotle, who did something rather similar.
Here's how it works.
You write down the belief that you think is a fact.
In my case, my mother was too judgmental and hard to please.
Then you ask yourself four simple questions.
The first question, is it true?
Is it true?
Obviously, John, you heard what happened, right?
She was very clearly being way too judgmental and hard to please.
What a stupid question.
Let's skip that one.
Second question.
Is it absolutely true?
Now, this one sounds like the first question, but it's a bit different.
Is it absolutely true that my mother was too judgmental and hard to please?
Is there any other interpretation?
Is it absolute, 100% certainty, there's no doubt whatsoever that there could be any other explanation?
Well, I had to admit,
Maybe, maybe.
If I really squinted, maybe there's another interpretation, fine.