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Short, plain-English explainers on focus, memory, motivation and decisions, with the research behind them.
Does willpower run out? What the science actually saysFeeling drained after hard work is real, but willpower is not a fuel tank. Here is what a 23-lab study found and what to do instead.Working memory explained: why you can only hold about 4 thingsYour mental notepad is tiny, about four chunks. Learn what working memory is, why experts seem to remember more, and how to chunk.How to stop procrastinating: the if-then plan that actually worksAn "if this, then that" plan can make you far more likely to follow through. Learn how to write one in 30 seconds, with research.Expected value explained: a simple way to make better decisionsExpected value is a simple way to compare risky choices: multiply each outcome by its chance and add them up. Examples and pitfalls.
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