Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3758: The Psychology Of Never-Ending Willpower by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on How to Perform Better Under Stress
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Oct 2, 2025 Explore the fascinating idea that believing in unlimited willpower can enhance your performance under stress. Learn how small, automatic wins can shift your mindset and build self-control. Discover research that contrasts the beliefs of those with limited versus unlimited willpower. Insights from Stanford studies reveal surprising strategies for maintaining self-discipline, even when exhausted. This episode provides practical steps to train yourself toward limitless willpower through incremental habit changes and the power of small victories.
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Stanford Finals Study Example
- Stanford researchers studied students during finals to find who maintained good habits under stress.
- They tracked behaviors like snacking and TV versus studying across an academic term.
Belief Shapes Willpower Performance
- Students who showed strong willpower did one key thing differently: their belief about willpower.
- Belief about willpower (limited vs. unlimited) predicted performance more than prior assumptions about depletion.
Reframe Willpower Before Tasks
- Change your belief by exposing yourself to prompts that frame willpower as unlimited before tough tasks.
- Doing so improves performance on willpower-heavy tasks regardless of prior belief.