Behavioral Scientist Jon Levy Talks Adventure & The Winner Effect ep. 125
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Behavioral scientist & expert on adventure Jon Levy knows what makes Spartans tick. He wrote a book about it, The 2AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure. A big reason why people undertake challenges outside their comfort zone is to reach flow state, a zen like sense of timelessness, total absorption in an activity, and sense of mastery. The IKEA effect, loving an activity according to the amount of effort you invested in it, also explains how Spartans are made. But the real gift of adventure, Levy explains, is it’s transformative power. In this episode, Levy explains how to live a fun and exciting life and gain success in the process.
Lessons:
1. Say yes to experiences.
2. Do something a little outside your comfort zone to help induce a state of flow.
3. Take advantage of the winner effect by getting some easy victories and building momentum for larger challenges.
CREDITS
Producer - Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.
Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, Dr. Delle & David Deluca
Synopsis - Matt Baatz
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I listen to every podcast on Spotify, and thank you for this video. I literally bought his book the moment i finished watching. At East Carolina University, I'm having a hard time surrounding myself with driven/passionate/determined people and your interviews help me substitute the negative influences around me with thinking that pushes me to have a determined mind set. So thank you for bringing all of these successful people's thinking into my life and mind as i work towards my degree and launching a career as a film maker.
- Connor Frederiksen
Awesome, keep listening. Best take away so far?
Great one! Will be putting his book on hold at the library
Nice. Have a take away to share from the interview?
"...or how I got free" 😂 Sefra's got jokes!
How Sefra celebrated our 2 year podcast anniversary instagram.com/p/BPF36l1gByY/
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Wes Watson
Some points that were touched on that I thought were interesting.
People's point of comfort really can be different. It is a matter of perspective. This means even in different emotional states. Example: Someone who is comfortable in a state of depression might not see being positive as comfort, but someone who is happy most of the time might see depression as a state of being uncomfortable.
Adventure can be seen as positive or negative. It is a matter of what getting out of your comfort zone, and level of risks.
Opinion:
I think that seeing complaining is a sign of weakness has its flaws. Expressing emotion is authentic. Authenticity should be equally valued. It is there also to keep us safe. Example if someone gave you a glass of contaminated water and you choose to suck it up and drink it seems to me a sign of stupidity for the sake of preserving this sense of machismo.
Self preservation would make more sense to me. As discussed at the end. Why drink water where the plastic is leaching into the water which years later may increase your risk for cancer. Being aware has its drawbacks because it makes you more likely to be more critical about things, but at the same time as I mentioned it also is about self preservation, which is what every living thing in nature is moving towards.
In conclusion is I think that Darwin had it right. Natural selection is based off beings having the ability to adapt to their environment and mold behaviors that would maintain self preservation. If it means not putting yourself in high risk situations; it might be the smarter way to live. It does not mean don't go out of your comfort zone and try new things or stay on the couch. Just consider the consequences of each action, where it might lead down the road, and will it lead to better and stronger you. Speak up when necessary.
Take good calculated "smart" risks. When you fail re-adjust and find ways to adapt.