About this episode

The episode discusses the concept of contrary action and the internal struggles faced when making the right choice despite personal reluctance.

Send us Fan Mail How many times have you struggled with, what is the right thing to do. Or more to the point, "I know what the right thing to do is, but I really don't want to do it." Sometimes our decision making process can be shaped by fear, shame, or guilt. However, sometimes our process is just simple selfishness or self-interest. Contrary action is taking an action that we know is the better choice, even though every impulse tells us differently. Join me while I struggle with a contrary...

People in this episode

Host: James Stein

Topics covered

• decision making
• contrary action
• self-interest
• fear
• shame
• guilt

Keywords

• decision making
• contrary action
• selfishness
• fear
• guilt
• shame
• mental health

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