2980: The Pinky Promise: Stick To It – Or Shed Some Blood by Nir Eyal on Motivational Techniques

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2980: Discover the power of a pinky promise in transforming your commitment to goals. Nir Eyal reveals how this simple yet profound pledge can dramatically increase follow-through on personal promises. Learn practical strategies to manage distractions, handle internal triggers, and effectively use timeboxing to achieve your aspirations. This episode is a guide to turning "I can't" into "I will" with the ancient, yet effective, art of the pinky promise. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/pinky-promise/ Quotes to ponder: "A pinky promise is a surefire way to make you do what you say you’ll do." "The root cause of all human behavior is the desire to escape discomfort." "Once we learn to manage our internal triggers, make time for traction, and hack back external triggers, we can prevent distraction and stop ourselves from ditching our goals by making a pact—a pinky promise." Episode references: Indistractable: https://www.amazon.com/Indistractable-Control-Your-Attention-Choose/dp/194883653X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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