The pain and pleasure principle lies at the core of everything you do and of everything you are.
Your beliefs, values and psychological rules are all built upon this principle. The decisions you make, the actions you take, and the habits you indulge in, are all based on this principle.
In fact, every part of your psyche is influenced in some way by the pain and pleasure principle. You are, therefore, who you are today because of how you have interpreted and responded to pain and pleasure.
As a society we have been conditioned to seek out instant gratification; to take the easy road; to experience short-term pleasure and avoid short-term pain. This is where the habit of procrastination comes into play. We seek to avoid doing something that will bring us pain. As a result, we procrastinate and focus on something that brings us short-term relief or fleeting moments of pleasure.
If you desire to achieve your goals, then you must learn to consciously control your responses to pain and pleasure. Use it the right way, and it will propel you forward. Otherwise, it will sabotage your progress
IQ Matrix Maps
Below you will find relevant IQ Matrix maps that are part of this segment of the MasterMind Matrix chart:
Additional Resources
Learn more about this segment of the MasterMind Matrix by visiting the following links and resources:
- Escaping the Instant Gratification Trap
- Instant and Delayed Gratification
- Pain and Pleasure: How it Applies to Marketing and Advertising
- Pain or Pleasure?
- The Pain and Pleasure Principle
- The Pain and Pleasure Principle Explained
Recommended Books
Here are several recommended books that will provide you with more insights and information about this specific segment of the MasterMind Matrix chart.
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