Is there a name for this “I changed things in my life and you can too” genre of articles? Agency porn?
I think in general, telling people they should do more hard things more often is ineffective at helping them. This article isn’t quite that, but it’s pretty close. I’m skeptical that “Do one new thing a day” is a secret recipe for overcoming akrasia or dopamine addiction.
Is there a name for this “I changed things in my life and you can too” genre of articles? Agency porn?
I think in general, telling people they should do more hard things more often is ineffective at helping them. This article isn’t quite that, but it’s pretty close. I’m skeptical that “Do one new thing a day” is a secret recipe for overcoming akrasia or dopamine addiction.