New to Substack so hopefully reviving an old post isn’t bad mannered.
But I’d challenge this a bit. I think some friction can be good. We’re often compelled towards what’s familiar, but committing to unique friction for non-trivial amounts of time is where we establish new familiarities.
This really resonates. I've recently noticed I am much more consistent when treating activities (gym, reading, healthy eating) for the sheer joy and interest they bring to my present, rather than a chore to fulfill long term goals
New to Substack so hopefully reviving an old post isn’t bad mannered.
But I’d challenge this a bit. I think some friction can be good. We’re often compelled towards what’s familiar, but committing to unique friction for non-trivial amounts of time is where we establish new familiarities.
Totally agree, I think that’s the true reward of reading. But seems like, for a lot of people these days, picking up a book is itself high-friction…
This really resonates. I've recently noticed I am much more consistent when treating activities (gym, reading, healthy eating) for the sheer joy and interest they bring to my present, rather than a chore to fulfill long term goals
Exactly! If you don’t like it, it’s not going to last long anyway