In this conversation, Sam discusses the concept of 'misogi', a Japanese ritual that has been modernized into a year-defining challenge aimed at personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of setting a challenging goal with a high probability of failure to foster significant personal development. The discussion also touches on the value of novel experiences in life, how to choose the right misogi, and the role of accountability in achieving these goals. The conversation concludes with a reminder that the journey of pursuing a misogi can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life experience.

Takeaways

- Misogi is a Japanese ritual for spiritual purification.

-A modern misogi is a year-defining challenge.

- Having something to show for your time helps better imprint memories, as does novelty and challenge

- A typical misogi should have at least a 50% chance of failure.

- Challenges should be difficult enough to expand your limits.

- Building reference points from past challenges is a reminder you can do hard things for future endeavors.

- Novel experiences can make time feel like it slows down.- Accountability partners can help in achieving goals.

- It's important to avoid bragging about your misogi - this short circuits reward pathways

- Actions are what ultimately drive success.Keywordsmisogi, year-defining challenge, personal growth, accountability, novel experiences, self-improvement, goal setting, identity, failure, success