In recent years, we have often heard the phrase "".I know a lot of truths, but I still can't live this life
This may sound frustrating, as if we understand a lot of the true meaning of life, but we don't live the ideal life because of it.
However, have we ever thought deeply about whether we really understand the truths that we think we understand? If our understanding of certain truths is only superficial and has not been put into practice, then how can we blame the uselessness of those truths when the results are not satisfactory?
In my opinion, the way to judge whether we really understand a truth is whether we follow it or not. If we truly believe that a certain truth is valuable, we can see the benefits that this truth can bring, and this benefit is exactly what we are after. So, why shouldn't we put it into practice?
When we show a lazy attitude towards a correct truth, it is actually a sign of our cognitive inadequacy。Because we can't see the huge benefits that "not being lazy" can bring.
I've seen a lot of people use laziness as an excuse, as if they can change everything if they are diligent. When I was in college, during the summer vacation, relatives would send their children to my home in the hope that I would help them with their homework. Many times, they would tell me, "My child's academic performance has not been very good, but the teachers say that he is very smart, but he is lazy and does not work hard." "However, is it really just because of laziness?
Some people say that children are reluctant to work because they lack self-control. This is indeed a reason, but isn't the root cause of lack of self-control precisely the lack of cognitive ability? Children are reluctant to invest time and energy into learning because they don't know the importance of learning, or because they don't see the strong link between academic performance and the desired outcomes in the future.
If you don't have any knowledge at all, how can you be smart?
For another example, if someone is willing to pay 100 million and asks you to read two books a week, get up at 5 a.m. every day and run for an hour, work from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and then have an hour of deep thinking, as long as you persist for ten years, this 100 million will be yours. I believe that in the face of such an attractive reward, many people will be able to persevere.
However, if no one sets up this 100 million agreement with you in advance, but just tells you that you can make a lot of money by doing so, then I believe that 99% of people may not be able to stick to it. This is because most people's cognition cannot see that far. When returns are absent or not obvious in their eyes, their motivation wanes, exhibiting the so-called "lazy" trait. However, in the eyes of others, the future rewards are clearly visible, so they choose to work hard.
Now, can you still say that you were born lazy? Laziness is not actually a fig leaf, it just reflects the gap between you and others in terms of cognition. Laziness, indulgence, and lack of self-control are all rooted in cognitive limitations
Say goodbye to laziness
Whether or not we show laziness in our behavior in relation to a particular thing depends on our perception of that matter. Whether or not we take action when we correctly understand the nature, risks, costs, and rewards of something depends on the priority of this combined score.
Priority is a subjective determination. Some people have a low threshold, and for them, as long as the importance of things reaches 60 points, they will give it their all. For others, they may only take action if the importance of the matter reaches 90 points. So, for those with a high threshold, if they want to stick with something that is a little less motivated, I have the following suggestions.
Break down tasks
When we are faced with a large and complex task, many times we are discouraged and have the idea of giving up. But if we learn to break down this big task into smaller ones, the whole process will be much easier. Because every time we complete a small task, we get a sense of accomplishment from it, and this sense of accomplishment is like a source of motivation that pushes us forward until the whole big task is completed.
Amplify the consequences
Sometimes, we may lack motivation because we ignore or underestimate the consequences of a task. But in reality, every mission has its far-reaching implications. When we realize the possible negative consequences of failing to complete a task, we naturally work harder to complete it. For example, an unfinished task can impact the performance of the entire team and, in turn, the career development of an individual. When we realize this, we naturally appreciate every opportunity to complete the task even more.
Reward yourself
The human brain and the animal brain have similar mechanisms, and both require some external stimuli to drive behavior. Therefore, it is very necessary to set some phased rewards for yourself. These rewards can be material or spiritual, but the most important thing is that they are closely related to the task. In this way, when we want to get these rewards, we naturally want to complete the task. This way of tying tasks to rewards allows us to be more motivated to complete tasks and enjoy the process of completing them.
Hopefully, the above methods can help you overcome laziness and embrace success.
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