One of the points the article relies on is ego depletion which as a theory is coming into question because of issues with replication http://blogs.discovermaga

One of the points the article relies on is ego depletion which as a theory is coming into question because of issues with replication http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/neuroskeptic/2016/07/31/end-of-ego-depletion/ http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/neuroskeptic/2016/07/31/en... The other point seemed to be about how willpower alone will eventually cave in so other strategies like interpersonal bargaining will be required as well. That's not really news. I think we all knew that already. For example we wouldn't tell a recovering alcoholic to hang out in a bar where everyone is drinking and rely on will power alone. We also tell alcoholics to think of the benefits of not drinking and weight that against drinking. That does not show that willpower is useless or has no place, but that it's a part of a strategy to overcome addictions or build good habits.