When the President of the United States goes into a coma, a temp agency owner is put in his place. He takes the opportunity to speak honestly about his role over the interim time period and reflects on the true responsibility of the President of the United States, which is to serve the people unselfishlessly.

This clip describes the benefits and importance of self-reliance, and a student named Alan follows four basic steps to learn how to become more self-reliant himself.

While out to dinner at a restaurant, Joey tries not to eat his date's dessert while she is taking a phone call away from the table.

When the Eds, Jonny, Kevin, and Rolf make bets to give up their respective habits for a day, they cope with it in varying ways. It is evident that they are addicted to certain habits and foods soon after the bet begins. As is characteristic of him, Eddy tries to sabotage the others so that he can win the bet.

Homer is in an elevator with a beautiful woman. He utilizes the mind over matter mentality to overcome temptation.