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Re:Deep work in practice: reimagining my workflow for radica... by greendragon on Tuesday October 18, 2016 @04:47PM (#12738535)
Just a comment, the research on willpower as a finite resource does not replicate well. The latest I've heard is that it seems that willpower is like a finite resource if you believe it is, it is not like a finite resource if you don't believe so.
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Re:Deep work in practice: reimagining my workflow for radica... by ALocalMan on Tuesday October 18, 2016 @06:16PM (#12739235)
I think you're half right. Willpower is bolstered by a belief that it is infinite, but in reality, it is finite.

To go even further than that, those who believe they don't have a willpower limit are more likely to continue challenging it and developing it - paradoxically increasing it. Those who believe they have a limit may exercise it less.

The same effect can be seen in sports psychology. Those who believe themselves indomitable can squeeze out extra force/endurance in physical trails, whereas those who believe themselves fragile perform at a weaker state.

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