The Myth of Willpower: What Really Drives Consistent Performance
Every few years a new study reshuffles our understanding of willpower. First it was a depletable resource — the “glucose model” where exerting self-control drained a finite tank. Then researchers couldn’t reliably replicate those findings. Now the current consensus is more nuanced and, for high performers, considerably more actionable: willpower isn’t a muscle you build … Read more