https://cuicaihao.github.io/tags/indirect-pursuit/Recent content in Indirect Pursuit on C.CUI's LogHugoen-AUFri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +1000https://cuicaihao.github.io/posts/2026-07-31-by-products-most-precious-things-cannot-be-directly-pursued/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +1000https://cuicaihao.github.io/posts/2026-07-31-by-products-most-precious-things-cannot-be-directly-pursued/This post explores the concept of “by-products,” particularly focusing on precious states that cannot be directly pursued. Drawing on Jon Elster’s work, it explains how things like sleep, courage, respect, and love only arise when one focuses on other purposes. The article delves into the psychological reasons why direct pursuit often proves counterproductive, such as self-monitoring and the “ironic process theory.”