00:00 Everything you want in the moment has an impact on your future

03:33 The dark side of Delayed Gratification

09:16 The dark side of avoiding discomfort

11:56 Consistent practice is a key to self-knowledge, in order to be the person you want to be, you have to practice acting like that person

25:49 Treating your "personality traits" as skills rather than predetermined states

33:53 Self-acceptance and a desire for change CAN co-exist

41:00 The Sunscreen Song (Trust me, listen to the whole thing)

41:53 We get to decide what value we put on our future

44:48 Only practice delayed gratification when it's helping you become the person you want to be, your work for tomorrow can be enjoyable today

58:38 Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear "Every action you take is a vote for who you want to be in the future"

01:01:17 Instead of working toward a specific goal, focus on changing your identity - become the person who lives the life you want (Read how here)

01:07:11 Traditions can be powerful - be sure to assess their value to you

01:08:38 The End Of History Fallacy

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