Field Notes
Willpower, Habits And The Evidence
Notes on self-discipline, habit formation and what the research does and does not support. Written for people who would rather have the honest version.
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Choosing Hard Habits That Compound (Not Just Hard Ones)
Cold showers, fasting and deep work are not equally useful. A practical filter for picking difficult habits that pay back, and how to rate their difficulty.
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Why Habit Streaks Break — And What To Do About The Zero
The streak counter is a motivational device that turns into a punishment device. Here is the failure pattern, and the three fixes that keep it useful.
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How To Build Willpower: What The Research Actually Supports
Ego depletion did not replicate. Here is what survived the replication crisis, and what it means for how you should actually train self-discipline.
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