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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Cass Sunstein on How You Break the Habituation Cycle EP 421

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7779 Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2024

⏱️ 47 minutes

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https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and winner of the Best Business Minds book award.In this episode of Passion Struck, John interviews Cass Sunstein, a renowned legal scholar and co-author of the groundbreaking book "Nudge." Cass's latest collaboration with Tali Sharot, titled "Look Again," delves into the concept of habituation and its impact on our daily lives.Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/cass-sunstein-on-how-you-break-habituation-cycle/ SponsorsBrought to you by The Perfect Jean. Ditch your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code [PASSIONSTRUCK15] at https://theperfectjean.nyc/passionstruck15   #theperfectjeanpodBrought to you by Cozy Earth. Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for my listeners. 35% off site-wide when you use the code “PASSIONSTRUCK” at https://cozyearth.com/This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/PASSIONSTRUCK, and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is brought to you By Constant Contact:  Helping the Small Stand Tall. Just go to Constant Contact dot com right now. So get going, and start GROWING your business today with a free trial at Constant Contact dot com.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/Breaking the Habituation Cycle: Cass Sunstein's Key to Living IntentionallyCass Sunstein, a renowned legal scholar and author, discusses how habituation leads to diminished sensitivity to stimuli over time, affecting our perceptions and behaviors. Sunstein emphasizes the importance of breaking up positive experiences into smaller chunks to combat habituation. He also highlights the role of dishabituation entrepreneurs like Martin Luther King and Catherine McKinnon in challenging the status quo and promoting change.All things Cass Sunstein: https://hls.harvard.edu/faculty/cass-r-sunstein/Catch More of Passion StruckMy solo episode on Why We All Crave To Matter: Exploring The Power Of Mattering: https://passionstruck.com/exploring-the-power-of-mattering/Listen to my interview with BJ Fogg On How Tiny Habits Can Transform Your Life: https://passionstruck.com/bj-fogg-on-transforming-lives-with-tiny-habits/Tune in to my solo episode on Find Your Matter Meter: Create Belief In Why You MatterCatch my episode with Todd Rogers On How You Communicate Better In The Real World.Listen to my solo episode about The 7 Keys To Being Tactful In LifeWatch my interview with Katy Milkman on the science of understanding how to change.Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!How to Connect with JohnWant to uncover your profound sense of Mattering? I provide my master class on five simple steps to achieving it.Want to hear my best interviews? Check out my starter packs on intentional behavior changewomen at the top of their gamelongevity and well-being, and overcoming adversity.Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/

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Coming up next on Passion Struck. There's a mirror image lesson from randomized experiments which surprised me also,

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which is if you're having a bad experience like cleaning up, let's say, a room that's really dirty or messy.

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People tend to think, I'll break it up, they'll do half now and then half tomorrow.

0:19.0

No, you do it all now, you'll habituate to the unpleasantness and the second hour in won't be as bad as the first

0:25.0

hour in on average which means motor through the bad experiences and chop up the great experiences.

0:31.8

Welcome to Passion Struck.

0:33.4

Hi, I'm your host John R Miles

0:35.2

and on the show, we decipher the secrets,

0:38.0

tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people

0:41.5

and turned their wisdom into practical advice for you and those

0:45.3

around you. Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that

0:50.8

you can become the best version of yourself.

0:53.6

If you're new to the show, I offer advice

0:56.2

and answer listener questions on Fridays.

0:58.8

We have long-form interviews the rest of the week

1:01.3

with guests ranging from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators,

1:07.3

scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes.

1:11.1

Now, let's go out there and become passion-struck. Hello! and

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athletes now let's go out there and become Passion Struck. Hello friends and welcome back to episode

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421 of Passion Struck, the number one alternative health

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podcast.

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A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who return to the show every week,

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