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Episode 3417:

Highly disciplined individuals often face high expectations from others, leading to overwork and underappreciation despite their visible accomplishments. Dr. Samantha Joel highlights research showing how these expectations ranging from better performance to handling more responsibilities can burden self-controlled people and strain their relationships. The article urges both highly disciplined individuals and those around them to balance expectations with fairness and empathy.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.luvze.com/the-problem-with-how-we-treat-highly-disciplined-people/

Quotes to ponder:

"People with high self-control might be left feeling overburdened by their friends, family, and coworkers."

"Completing difficult tasks is just as effortful for those with high self-control as it is for those with low self-control."

"Although high self-control individuals are happier in their relationships overall, they would be more satisfied still if their partners did not expect so much of them."

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