Acharya Prashant explains that the human mind selectively remembers events that nourish and strengthen its self-image. People tend to recall only moments of extreme pleasure or intense pain, both of which serve to maintain their existing personality and prevent real change. He points out that while a person remembers the moment of suffering, such as a failure or an accident, they conveniently forget the long period of unconsciousness and poor choices that led to that outcome. By focusing only on the final blow and ignoring the preceding negligence, individuals protect their habits and ensure that the cycle of suffering will repeat.