If (a) most sustained changes require a change in circumstances (not willpower) & (b) exceptional performers across activities do things qualitatively differently from typical performers, perhaps we should expect "I'll push myself to do more x for better outcomes" to usually fail
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Is there a solution here (besides "wait for life-changing event") or is this as depressing and discouraging as it sounds?
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Or is the idea that one should stop trying to force specific improvements and just be open to more organic ways of changing and growing?
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Should distinguish between internal change vs achieving external goals. Changing our internal behavior to be better/healthier/kinder is a constant pursuit that has ups & downs (env has big effect). External, defined goals require brute force & awareness of progress/futility
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"Willpower" I think can be developed (to a degree) to help with behavioral changes, but can be bad for achieving external goals if you push yourself to burnout and ignore the signs that what you're doing isn't working
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Whole thread is a trap for risk tolerant barely-professionals
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(not in a bad way)
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