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View on Willpower Determines Willpower Experience
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A study has found that people who believe willpower is self-perpetuating and energizing have better results than those who believe willpower is depletive. Willpower and conscientiousness are considered interrelated too.
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Our view on willpower determines our experience of it; those who see willpower as self-perpetuating become more energized the harder they work, while those who believe in willpower depletion experience it as a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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Summary
Our view on willpower determines our experience of it; those who see willpower as self-perpetuating become more energized the harder they work, while those who believe in willpower depletion experience it as a self-fulfilling prophecy. Research suggests that the way we think about willpower also affects our productivity and conscientiousness.
ChapterView on Willpower Determines Willpower Experience
Episode#523 - Dr Christian Jarrett - The Science Of Personality Change
PodcastModern Wisdom
The belief that willpower is depletable can lead to worse results than believing it is dependent on willpower.
1:05:59 - 1:07:39 (01:39)
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The belief that willpower is depletable can lead to worse results than believing it is dependent on willpower. Certain cultures encourage concentration-based activities that enhance willpower.