When scientists analyze people who appear to have tremendous self-control, it turns out those individuals aren’t all that different from those who ar… - James Clear

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When scientists analyze people who appear to have tremendous self-control, it turns out those individuals aren’t all that different from those who are struggling. Instead, “disciplined” people are better at structuring their lives in a way that does not require heroic willpower and self-control. In other words, they spend less time in tempting situations.

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About James Clear

James Clear (born 1986) is an American writer and public speaker known for Self-improvement.

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When considering a new project or opportunity, one of the first questions to ask is, "How do I want to spend my days?"

Make as few choices as possible that violate your answer.

Many opportunities seem exciting but actually give you less of the life you want.

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When working with people, assume good intentions.

When listening to people, interpret their words in a generous way.

You will occasionally get burned and mistreated by always assuming the best in others, but it is a far better way to live than the opposite.

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