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intrigued!

Very compelling argument for veganism that may have hit me at just the right time… I generally feel gross when I eat meat, and am increasingly troubled by the ethical implications of mindlessly gnawing on the flesh and muscle tissue of formerly sentient beings.

I suspect it would be very difficult for me to quit animal products cold turkey (semi-pun semi-intended), but it seems like a challenge worth pursuing.

Was troubled by the chapter about Rich’s dead-on-arrival marriage to a woman he loved; on the one hand, it strikes me as completely understandable for his partner to be worried about his alcoholism, and who can really blame someone for truly falling in love with someone else? (she could definitely be blamed for not taking accountability though).

Life seems so unavoidably painful sometimes.

Intrigued, and slightly surprised at the extent to which I find Rich’s perspectives relatable (minus the elite athletics and academics).

Given Rich’s myriad and impressive accomplishments, I think I was expecting this book to be a tiresome litany of humble brags, but it doesn’t seem to be panning out that way.

I’m along for the ride, curious to see how this one evolves.

Quick engagement curve — already locked in!

I am having trouble accepting the central assumed premise that people can be reliably and repeatably sorted into one of three personality types (avoidant, anxious, or secure).

In my personal experience, behavior in a relationship is often dictated by the specific context of that relationship, as well as external factors like stress levels and free time. I have exhibited traits of all 3 types depending on context.

Intrigued, and enjoying the mystery!

Great book!

Neat! Very dreamlike. Enjoying it thus far.

Wild ride!

Fine.

Some great tips in here, but it is getting repetitive.

For instance, “use reinforcement” feels like the same thing as “temptation bundling” — both techniques involve coupling a challenging action with a reward.

Finding an “accountability partner” is basically the same thing as “joining a culture”, insofar as both leverage social pressure to reinforce a desired behavior.

Holy shiiitttt. Page turner!

Exciting thus far! Quick read.