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The trigger action reward loop was studied nicely in "The Power of Habit" but it's a lot harder than it sounds. I'm still not quite sure where the three second
by Overtonwindow 10y ago
The trigger action reward loop was studied nicely in "The Power of Habit" but it's a lot harder than it sounds. I'm still not quite sure where the three second brain exercise comes from... Maybe I'm missing it because I'm not finding joy in the article?
- bimmer44 10y agoI also found "The Power of Habit" a fascinating read. It's one of the books I recommend most often. Understanding your habits & learning new ones is such a fundamental/essential part of living. I almost wish "Habit Management" had been a discrete subject in my school curriculum. My understanding of the 3 second exercise from the article is that it's the simple steps of experiencing a pleasant moment (trigger), noticing & reflecting on the simple pleasure (routine) and then the boost in happiness felt after this awareness (reward).
- CuriouslyC 10y agoFor those reading this comment, I would honestly advise just picking up a psychology textbook that focuses on learning; the "Power of Habit" he refers to is just basic learning and behavior modification. The "Power of Habit" book is full of rambling anecdotes that do more to obfuscate the valuable content than emphasize it.
- ortekk 10y agoWhich one would you recommend?
- adolph 10y agoI too found the anecdotes rambling and in the way. On the other hand, some folks may find the stories to be parables or mind palaces [1] that enhance retention of key points. YMMV 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Method_of_loci https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Method_of_loci
- petra 10y agoActive learning is usually more effective than passive learning , so reading a shorter focused book while building memory palaces should be more efective .