2912: The Pinky Promise: Stick To It - Or Shed Some Blood by Nir Eyal of Nir and Far on Commitment and Accountability

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Episode 2912:

Nir Eyal explains why we break commitments even when we genuinely mean them: we're usually trying to escape discomfort, and distraction is the quickest exit. He shows how to manage internal triggers, protect time for traction with timeboxing, and reduce external triggers, then lock it all in with a meaningful "pinky promise" pact that makes follow-through non-negotiable.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/pinky-promise/

Quotes to ponder:

"The root cause of all human behavior is the desire to escape discomfort."

"The most effective technique for staying on track is timeboxing, planning out periods of time to do what you say you will each day."

"When I wanted to finish the first draft of my book Indistractable, I swore a pinky promise to my accountability partner that I would pay him $10,000 if I didn't finish the draft by my deadline."