http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/the-big-ideas/topics/whale-training en-us 60 <p>I have read that once we have a habit the best way to change it is to begin building an alternative positive habit that takes its place rather than thinking we will no longer instantly not do the old habit any longer. I&#8217;ve tried this philosophy myself and seems to work as long as I&#8217;m able to stick with my focus as to what my intention is.</p> Sun, 25 May 2008 14:57:42 -0000 forums.thinkarete.com:503:6:666 waltww http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/503/topics/6 <p>what do you mean, Rainbow?</p> Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:24:29 -0000 forums.thinkarete.com:503:6:617 brian http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/503/topics/6 <p>The main challenge with this idea is in developing the habit. I wondered if anyone might know how you might do this.</p> Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:18:48 -0000 forums.thinkarete.com:503:6:616 rainbow http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/503/topics/6 <p>(I&rsquo;m not a big fan of domesticating whales and circus animals, but&hellip;)</p><p>Do you think that Sea World went into the ocean, held a rope out of the boat and magically found whales that would jump over it?</p><p>Of course not.</p><p>They capture a whale, bring it to the pool, then put a rope on the bottom of the pool. The whale swims by it, it gets fed. Then they raise the rope. Whale swims under it, it's not fed; over it and it gets fed. Then they continue raising the rope until it's soon out of the water, and guess what? Soon, the whale is jumping out of the water and splashing the first 10 rows of gleefully wet families.</p><p>Same thing holds true for humans. We need continuous positive reinforcement in order to change our behavior.</p><p>You giving it to yourself and others?</p> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:43:08 -0000 forums.thinkarete.com:503:6:6 brian http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/503/topics/6