{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Liao Fan part 2: The ledger","description":"A fortune teller says your future is fixed, and for most people, that can become a life sentence. This episode explores how one man challenged that prediction, changed his trajectory, and discovered that what looks like destiny may be a pattern that can be changed. Dr. Andrew Miles tells the story of Liao Fan and the monk Yun Gu meets Liao Fan sitting in stillness, he sees not enlightenment but resignation, then offers him a practical path toward change. You\u2019ll discover: - How wandering thoughts and fixed expectations can keep people stuck - What \u201cDestiny is made by me\u201d means for fate, effort, and personal growth - The six habits Liao Fan recognized as standing in his way - How a daily merit-and-fault ledger became a tool for tracking change - Why self-monitoring, self-efficacy, and small experiences of progress matter Andrew connects this centuries-old story with modern neuroscience and behavioral science, including the default mode network, nocebo effects, and the power of recording your own behavior. He also explores why a prophecy can shape expectations, why stillness alone isn\u2019t the same as transformation, and how a daily record can make progress visible over time. If you\u2019ve felt limited by habit, fear, or someone else\u2019s prediction about your future, this episode offers a grounded way to reconsider what may be possible and what you can begin changing. ","author_name":"Botanical Biohacking","author_url":"http:\/\/botanicalbiohacking.com","html":"