Down the years, I have taken many a course in psychology, organisational behaviour, management etc, and from my experience I suspect that few students in these disciplines ever learn the real life applications of the theory they read in their text books.
A good example is that while we are learning all about the theory of conditioning etc etc, we can be practicing the bad habits of procrastination and instant gratification... forms of conditioning destructive enough to undermine ambitions, relationships and ultimately lead to depression and mental breakdown... without realising that what we are doing is teaching Pavlov's dogs (ourselves) to eat poison at the sound of the bell.
Do a little research into the relationship between these two habits on the one hand, and underachievement, frustration and depression on the other hand. Then take the trouble to think through your habitual patterns of thought and behaviour; and to change them. It will change your life!
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