ULYSSES PACT: Will Power and Self Control

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Taking away a future choice from oneself to avoid anticipated willpower failures.
The present self trying to help the future self resist temptation.

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Ulysses Pact is a commitment made with oneself to accomplish a tough goal by limiting the choice to back out, boosting the chances of success by removing tempting alternatives.

According to colleague Dan Ariely PhD, it’s a self-control strategy that’s especially useful for resisting short-term temptations.

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