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Psychologists say using willpower to achieve goals is overhyped. Here’s what actually works.
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~13 min read · From 2018 · Psychologists increasingly think effortful restraint is not the key to the good life. So what is?
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The Way You’re Think About Willpower Is Hurting You
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