Willpower and Habit Formation Simply Explained

And how to build more of both

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Imagine a small pool of water against a white background. Into the pool trickles a gentle stream. Now imagine that beside you, laying on the floor, rests a sturdy bucket and beside the bucket, a humble tablespoon.

If one required the water in the pool to serve a different purpose, say, filling an adjacent…