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Is Self-Control Overrated?

The Art of Manliness

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Self-Regulation Trumps White Knuckling

Self-control misunderstood often leads to reliance on white knuckling, a method that may not result in long-term success. While self-regulation and conscientious behavior are beneficial, the traditional advice equating self-control with sheer willpower is flawed. Effective long-term strategies for achieving goals, such as maintaining diets, require approaches beyond mere self-restraint, signaling a need for a reevaluation of strategies for sustainable success.

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