The article challenges the myth that poor decisions are solely due to a lack of willpower, instead arguing they often arise from poorly designed environments. It emphasizes that the narratives we craft about our habits affect our likelihood of changing them. By framing negative habits as redesignable rather than curses, we open ourselves to potential change. Additionally, the current self must carefully architect choices to support positive future decisions, relying on small adjustments to guide behavior in a healthier direction.
Bad choices are not a failure of willpower; they often arise from a poorly designed environment that encourages negative habits and decisions.
The narratives we tell ourselves about our habits—whether we view them as curses or as redesignable—significantly influence our capacity to change them.
To improve our future decisions, today’s self must consciously design the environment and choices we face, using small tweaks for better outcomes.
The framing of our problems shapes our responses; a negative label may lead us to surrender, while a positive one may inspire action.
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