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125: Willpower Doesn’t Work by Benjamin Hardy

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Harnessing Environmental Forces for Personal Growth

This chapter delves into outsourcing performance and success to the environment, focusing on the use of forcing functions to drive action and enhance productivity. It emphasizes the balance between external pressures and personal accountability while exploring concepts such as decision-making under pressure and the sunk cost fallacy. Through personal anecdotes and discussions on learning styles, the chapter highlights the importance of adaptability, a growth mindset, and seeking help to foster continuous self-improvement.

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