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What does it mean?
You internally reward yourself for good actions and punish yourself for wrong ones.
In plain terms
You are your own judge and jury for your actions.
What can you take from it?
Recognize that your actions directly impact your internal state.

Where it applies

  • ethical decision making
  • self-reflection
  • habit formation

Putting it to work

  • audit your actions
  • align behavior with values
  • forgive yourself

Questions to consider

  • How do you treat yourself after a mistake?
  • What actions make you feel rewarded internally?

Another view

Internal judgment does not always match external reality or legal consequences.

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