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Moment 126: How To Master The Consistency Of Achieving Your Goals & Sticking To Them: Nir Eyal

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Is Willpower Really a Limited Resource?

According to research, willpower is not a limited resource like a run out battery. The concept of ego depletion, which suggests that willpower can be depleted, was widely accepted but later debunked. It was found that only those who believed in the limited nature of willpower actually experienced its depletion. This has important implications as our beliefs about our own capabilities can influence our actions.

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