This video discusses how difficult it can be to motivate yourself to do something that is beneficial to you in the long run. The speaker suggests that the best way to make yourself do these tasks is to embrace boredom. Despite not being a fancy or glamorous solution, embracing boredom can be a very effective strategy, as it eliminates the feeling of resistance and makes it easier to do the things you need to do..
In this section of the video, the speaker explains how to make it easier to complete tedious tasks. The point is that our brains prefer to find ways to avoid the task, such as by checking Instagram or watching YouTube videos. We need to eliminate all of our options and distractions in order to focus on the task and actually complete it. To illustrate the point, the speaker compares it to being in a room with bright and dim lighting. A study in 2014 also showed that when people sit in a room alone with nothing to do, they will still do something in order to avoid being alone with their own thoughts..
This video explains why humans hate being bored, using a study about students who were given the option to electrocute themselves in order to escape boredom. It turns out that 67% of the men and 25% of the women chose this option. The video then uses the example of an ancient torture method called "the oubliette" to explain why solitary confinement is considered one of the most inhumane forms of torture. The speaker then explains that if you delete distractions and make a difficult task your only option, it becomes more entertaining than doing nothing. Finally, the speaker provides personal evidence as to why this is true, citing a time in his life where he was the most productive, social, and energetic..
This video is about how environmental conditioning can help facilitate a mindset of creativity and attitude of productivity. The speaker shared the story of how, while living in a 900 square foot basement suite with nothing to do, he was able to find the motivation to edit videos for his freelance clients. He lacked money and was often lonely, but those conditions pushed him to make plans, seek money, and focus on what he loved. He suggests that if you need to do something, you should eliminate all distractions and look for more fulfilling ways to entertain yourself. This will lead to more stamina throughout the day..
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