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Michael Inzlicht, a psychology professor, challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding self-control and discipline. He argues that self-control is not a limited resource but rather influenced by motivation and personal desires. Inzlicht discusses the flaws in the ego depletion theory, suggesting that high self-control can actually require less effort. He also highlights the role of intrinsic motivation and community in developing productive habits, emphasizing that genuine enjoyment leads to greater success than mere willpower.
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- The ego depletion model, suggesting self-control is a limited resource, is critiqued as inconsistent with current scientific findings.
- High self-control doesn't stem from increased discipline; instead, it arises from cultivating virtuous desires that simplify decision-making.
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Reevaluating the Ego Depletion Model
The ego depletion model of self-control suggests that self-control is a finite resource that diminishes with use, likened to fuel in a car. Popularized by psychologist Roy Baumeister, it implies that after exerting self-control, individuals become more easily fatigued, leading to poorer outcomes in later tasks. However, recent critiques argue that the evidence supporting this theory is inconsistent, with many studies failing to replicate its findings. This scrutiny highlights the need for rethinking the foundations of willpower and suggesting that motivation might play a more critical role in self-regulation than previously believed.
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