Agency isn't about external control, but about being on your own side. When we realize our behaviors are driven by inherited patterns or a reaction against them, we gain agency. This is because we don't like being controlled, even by ourselves. Identifying the 'why' behind our actions, rather than just the 'what,' empowers us to make conscious choices.
Impact: High. This reframes agency from a struggle against external forces to an internal alignment, making behavioral change more attainable.
In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 01:15:00 to 01:18:00.
Sources in support: Andrew Huberman (Host, Professor of Neurobiology), Dr. Paul Conti (Guest, Psychiatrist)

