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Design trumps willpower

Design trumps willpower

Your behavior defaults to what is most convenient.

For example, if there is junk food in your fridge, you’re probably going to eat it. However, if there is junk food sitting right on top of your kitchen counter or table ,  your chances of eating it skyrocket.

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"Time was God's first creation. " ~ Walter Lang

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