Episode #29: You're Making Life Harder Than It Needs to Be: The Power of Contrast

10/08/2024 14 min
Episode #29: You're Making Life Harder Than It Needs to Be: The Power of Contrast

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In Episode 29 of The Reaching Max Potential Podcast, we explore how you might be making life harder than it needs to be and the transformative power of contrast. Learn how recognizing and leveraging contrasts can simplify decision-making, enhance motivation, and foster resilience. Discover practical strategies to apply contrast in your personal growth, fitness, entrepreneurship, and relationships. Tune in to gain insights on making better choices, appreciating life’s positives, and navigating challenges effectively. Unlock your maximum potential with the power of contrast.REFERENCESBiddle, S. J., & Mutrie, N. (2008). Psychology of physical activity: Determinants, well-being, and interventions. Routledge.Brickman, P., & Campbell, D. T. (1971). Hedonic relativism and planning the good society. In M. H. Appley (Ed.), Adaptation-level theory (pp. 287-302). Academic Press.Davidai, S., & Gilovich, T. (2016). The headwinds/tailwinds asymmetry: An availability bias in assessments of barriers and blessings. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 111(6), 835-851.Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(2), 377-389.Eysenck, H. J. (1993). Creativity and personality: Suggestions for a theory. Psychological Inquiry, 4(3), 147-178.Frankl, V. E. (1959). Man's search for meaning. Beacon Press.Gottman, J. M. (1999). The seven principles for making marriage work. Crown Publishers.Locke, E. A., & Latham, G. P. (2002). Building a practically useful theory of goal setting and task motivation: A 35-year odyssey. American Psychologist, 57(9), 705-717.Porter, M. E. (1980). Competitive strategy: Techniques for analyzing industries and competitors. Free Press.Thaler, R. H. (1980). Toward a positive theory of consumer choice. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 1(1), 39-60.Tversky, A., & Kahneman, D. (1981). The framing of decisions and the psychology of choice. Science, 211(4481), 453-458. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.