Habits and HustleEpisode 551: Dr. Laurie Santos: How Modern Life Hijacks Your Happiness And Why Going Analog Fixes It

Why Manifesting Backfires

1:21:04–1:23:39 · 154s

Dr. Laurie Santos challenges popular "manifesting" advice, citing research that positive fantasies can sap motivation. She offers a science-backed alternative: WOOP—Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan.

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