The 8% Solution: Master Goal Exec...
The 8% Solution: Master Goal Execution & Overcome the Intention-Action Gap (Stoic & Neuroscience)

The Synapse and the Stoa: Psychology & Stoic Philosophy by John Sampson | Science-Based Self-Help

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Are you tired of setting goals only to quit by February? Join John Sampson on Weekly Wisdom as he tackles the #1 struggle in personal development: execution. With only 8% of people succeeding at their New Year's resolutions, this episode delivers the blueprint to be one of them.

This episode is your deep-dive guide to bridging the intention-behavior gap, combining ancient philosophical rigor with modern brain science.

What You Will Learn:

  • The Psychological Challenge: Why our brains are wired to prioritize immediate comfort (Present Bias) over long-term success, and how Plato’s Tripartite Soul diagnoses your inner conflict.
  • The Execution Blueprint: What happens in your Prefrontal Cortex and Basal Ganglia when you su ... 
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