S2_E8_Video_Algorithms/Systems/Habits/Rituals

Have you ever wondered how some people can exercise such a high degree willpower and discipline while others cannot?  Would you find it surprising if I told you that it is somewhat related the reason Steve Jobs wore the same outfit  (black turtleneck) every day?  

 

Willpower vs discipline: setting conditions for success

Ego depletion, decision fatigue (taxing lazy system 2)

Rituals, habits (tapping into efficient system 1)

Algorithms: in then implementation intention, pre-commitments, coping ahead

 

What does that look like for your day?

 

-Daily battle rhythm: battle board

-Morning ritual

-Work System

                  -priorities = time on calendar

                  -time blocking

                  -Pomodoro

-Work Closeout ritual

-Shutdown ritual

-Sleep ritual

 

Take aways

 

-Algorithms/Systems/Habits/Rituals:  system 1 (implement more of these)

-Decisions: System 2  (make less of these)

-Willpower is like a muscle, it fatigues when exercised too much, you have a finite amount of it

-Implement routines and habits to improve discipline by automating the key activities of your life (wake-up, exercise, work, shutdown, sleep). "Rituals" are a good way to set the conditions for success.