Reading ‘Self Discipline in Ten Days’, I have learned about the Five Poisons which Hyde (the part of you who doesn’t want self discipline) uses to trick you into giving up on the program:
1. Cynicism
2. Negativism
3. Defeatism
4. Escapism
5. Delayism
These are all forms of negative self-talk which manifest as barriers to personal progress. Conscious awareness of their forms negates their effects, especially when backed up by postive-action-oriented self-talk.
The ‘Five Antidotes’ to the ‘Five Poisons’ are simply:
1. The Antidote to Cynicism is:
“Accomplishment-oriented, present-tense, concrete self-talk is your first line of defense against HYDE’s efforts to keep you tied to your old ways.”
2. The Antidote to Negativism is:
“A positive attitude…your overall attitude about life is what steers and fuels your action…”
3. The Antidote to Defeatism is:
“Believe in your ability to profit from knowledge…believe that the ideas will work for you…”
4. The Antidote to Escapism is:
“Consciously acknowledge that escapist choices are HYDE’s tactics used to sway you from your path to self discipline.”
5. The Antidote to Delayism is:
“Recognise whether a given delay is working for you or against you…This question must be constantly addressed if HYDE’s tactic of delayism is to be neutralised.
A point that is stressed several times is that “a part of you does not want self discipline (HYDE)”, and, that the part of you labled HYDE should NOT be fought against, but recruited as an ally to work with you co-operatively.
Next part is about Positive Action-Oriented Self Talk – I’m Looking forward to it!