The Art of Manliness Is Self-Control Overrated?
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Sep 16, 2024 
Michael Inzlicht, a psychology professor specializing in self-regulation, challenges traditional views on willpower. He busts myths around ego depletion, arguing that self-control isn't a limited resource. Instead, he suggests that achieving goals is more about nurturing virtuous desires than sheer discipline. The conversation also highlights the significance of aligning one's goals with intrinsic motivation and the role of community in fostering success. With insights grounded in research, Inzlicht redefines how we think about motivation and personal achievement.
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The Resource Model of Self-Control
- The resource model of self-control suggests that willpower is a finite resource that gets depleted with use.
- This model, popularized by Roy Baumeister as "ego depletion," influenced even Barack Obama's decision-making.
The Judge Study
- Brett McKay discusses Roy Baumeister's book Willpower and a study about judges and parole decisions.
- The study suggested judges were more likely to deny parole later in the day due to decision fatigue.
Skepticism of the Resource Model
- Michael Inzlicht's initial skepticism of the resource model arose from internal contradictions in the supporting evidence.
- Studies showed that motivation could override depletion effects, suggesting it's not a purely physical resource.
