On Being Human | Martin Meadow

Day 3 in the 365 days of self-discipline book covers the theme of being human. By this, the author, Martin Meadow, means resisting the primal urges and leveraging the rational aspect that separates us from animals. The consequence can be huge. For example, by avoiding irrational moves dictated by primal forces, we can avert wrong decisions with potential long-term effects.

One quote from the book:

Willpower is what separates us from the animals. It’s the capacity to restrain our impulses, resist temptation — do what’s right and good for us in the long run, not what we want to do right now. It’s central, in fact, to civilization.— Roy Baumeister