1/ Acting as if someone is watching works because someone always is: you.
2/ Every action/thought strengthens the relevant neural pathways needed for that action/thought. All actions/thoughts can be thought of like lifting weights: each time you do it, it makes next time easier
3/ But this also works the opposite way: each moral justification you make allows you to make that same justification even more easily the next time.
4/ Each time you decide to snooze the alarm, you make it easier to do so the next time. So every action/thought affects all future actions/thoughts
5/ Why all ancient philosophies stress character so much. Not b/c some higher power is watching you, but because acting like one is leads to better action. The best strategy for optimal future action is to act correctly today regardless of who's watching
6/ Because it is strengthening your future self rather than weakening it
