Conscious Willpower Is Not the Driving Force Behind Sustainable Behavior Change

People who are high achievers don't experience many temptations, says David Frum. When you build a habit, it's like putting on a set of unconscious mental blinders, he says. Once in place, the blinders protect you from temptations and distractions,. The more you ignore those temptations, the stronger the blinders become., writes Frum.