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RomeoStevens comments on Using humility to counteract shame - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: RomeoStevens 16 April 2016 11:15:20PM *  2 points [-]

Tying a desired attribute/model/stance/intention etc to an emotionally salient avatar or image seems to make it a lot stickier. I've tried to induce this in various ways with mixed success, but the successes have been useful enough that I keep doing it. See also, Command Mode by PJ Eby: http://dirtsimple.org/2006/03/stretching-your-self.html