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Choice log no. 1781547302 – Hedonic Treadmill
The hedonic treadmill (also known as hedonic adaptation) is the psychological tendency of humans to quickly return to a relatively stable baseline level of happiness despite major positive or negative life events or changes in our circumstances. cite
Because humans are remarkably resilient, both joy from a big promotion and trauma from a negative event tend to fade over time as we adjust to our new normal. cite
The Striving Cycle
When it comes to positive achievements (like a pay raise or buying a new car), the hedonic treadmill manifests in a predictable four-step loop cite:
- Desire: We believe that acquiring a specific thing or reaching a milestone will make us deeply happy.
- Obtain: We reach the goal and experience a surge of excitement and pleasure.
- Adapt: The novelty wears off, the item or status becomes the “new normal,” and our happiness level drops back to its baseline.
- Desire Again: Because we feel unsatisfied, we set our sights on the next bigger milestone to chase.
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Choice log no. 1780855657 – Behavior
I read this post on Facebook by Dr. Tony Leachon and posting here as a reminder…
Behavior Never Lies
Winston Churchill’s observation—“I don’t listen to what people say, I only observe what they do. Behavior never lies”—is a piercing reminder that words, however eloquent, are often cheap. Deeds, on the other hand, reveal the true character of a person.
Words vs. Actions
- Words can be manipulated, rehearsed, and tailored to please an audience. They can mask intentions or project an image that is not authentic.
- Actions, however, are harder to disguise. They emerge from habits, values, and convictions. A leader may promise transparency, but if decisions are made behind closed doors, the behavior exposes the truth.
The Moral Lens
Churchill’s insight resonates deeply in public life. In politics, governance, and even medicine, credibility is not built on speeches but on consistent conduct.
A physician who advocates preventive health but neglects their own patients betrays the very principle they claim to uphold. Similarly, a public official who campaigns on integrity but enriches themselves through corruption shows that rhetoric is hollow.
The Stoic Connection
This principle aligns with Stoic philosophy, which emphasizes virtue as action, not proclamation. Marcus Aurelius wrote that the worth of a man is measured by what he does, not what he says. Observing behavior is thus a way of discerning truth without being deceived by appearances.
Implications for Leadership
- Trust is earned when actions match promises.
- Integrity is proven when leaders act ethically even when no one is watching.
- Accountability is demonstrated when mistakes are admitted and corrected, not denied or covered up.
Personal Reflection
In everyday life, this principle challenges us to examine our own consistency. Do our actions reflect our values? Do we live the discipline we preach to others? Behavior is the mirror of the soul, and it cannot lie.
Choice log no. 1780855462 – You’re right
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” -Henry Ford (1863-1947 (age 83))