I couldn’t quit smoking until I convinced myself that smoking was for losers.
Wasn’t enough to “want” to quit. I had to actively disdain it in an over the top way.
After the identity-belief changed, the rest was (relatively) easy.
Nathan Baschezx.comI couldn’t quit smoking until I convinced myself that smoking was for losers. Wasn’t enough to “want” to quit. I had to actively disdain it in an over the top way. After the identity-belief changed, the rest was (relatively) easy.
I turned 40 this year. These are the things I wish I had known at 20.
Starting with...
1. Develop the ability to add and delete habits. I’ve observed that recovering addicts can have an edge on normal people--they have come to the stark realization that change is existential. Change is the... See more
Pernas Researchx.comIn my early twenties I was a heavy smoker. Tried quitting for more than a year with no luck.
One day I had a profound realization of my own free will (felt like an insight from meditation or prayer). I could choose not to smoke. Quit overnight with no issues.
Benjamin Parryx.comIdentity is more fluid than generally believed, but it takes several weeks of doing things that feel awkward to change it. This involves visualization exercises and taking actions consistent with the new identity.
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