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Authority: Surround yourself with figures and influences whose validation strengthens your resolve and reassures your brain that the path you’re pursuing is valid and achievable.
Tribe: Your social circle plays a critical role in maintaining accountability. Engaging your friends and loved ones in your commitments can foster a supportive environment that encourages success.
Emotion: Forge a strong emotional connection to your future self. Visualize and perhaps even create imagery that represents your ideal future, enhancing the emotional stakes tied to your transformation.
Implementing the Brainwashing Formula for Change
To underpin the development of new habits, the formula represented by the acronym "FEAR"—Focus, Emotion, Agitation, and Repetition—can be leveraged.