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S2. Ep 4 - Does willpower even exist?

A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand

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The Stockdale Paradox

Psychologist Stephen Blumenthal is describing the Stockdale paradox. Admiral Stockdale was a fighter pilot in Vietnam, and he was imprisoned for seven years. He talked about how he both had to focus on the immediate goal of getting through the next day or this day. And also on the longer term goal of getting out eventually. Being able to hold those two things in mind is terribly important.

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