Bright Lines: A Simple Choice for Saving Willpower Energy

I recently heard a “success coach” say we have no self-control, our willpower sucks, and thinking we have discipline is delusional. He even said willpower is a "terrorist" that must be fought against. He suggested an "all-powerful alternative," which, ironically, requires willpower to execute.

The research is voluminous: willpower is absolutely critical—especially at the beginning—to any and every conscious attempt to improve our lives. Some changes require a "little" willpower energy, and some require a lot, but they all require some. When it comes to change, being "energy efficient" with our willpower requires a long-term strategy, starting with clear goals and bright lines.

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