Adaptive stubbornness

Adaptive persistence is persistently sticking to an important direction while being willing to change the way we act.

Definition

Adaptive persistence is different from rigidity. It's not about doing the same thing despite the evidence that it doesn't work, but about protecting a valuable goal and flexible strategy selection. It is especially important in long projects, recovery processes, learning and changing habits.

Key ideas

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Practice and life

Next to the goal, write down what is non-negotiable and what can be changed. Stay in the direction, but test other paths.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to confuse persistence with repeating an ineffective method. It is also a mistake to give up on a goal after the first resistance.

Questions for self-reflection

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