Summary of The secret to self control | Jonathan Bricker | TEDxRainier

In the TEDx talk "The secret to self control," Jonathan Bricker discusses the epidemic of unhealthy living and the importance of self-control through a concept called "willingness." He emphasizes that instead of trying to suppress cravings, individuals can achieve better self-control by accepting and observing their cravings without acting on them.

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Bricker concludes that the secret to self-control is to give up the struggle for control over cravings, allowing individuals to better manage their behaviors and make healthier choices.

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Notable Quotes

01:40 — « And it's not Ebola. Instead, it is the epidemic of unhealthy living. »
03:00 — « Willingness means allowing your cravings to come and to go, while not acting on them by smoking or eating unhealthy. »
06:15 — « We all live in this world, where the song we keep hearing is 'turn off the bad feelings.' »
07:04 — « Maybe, you can leave the light on. »
14:25 — « And sometimes, he even goes away. »

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Wellness and Self-Improvement

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