For an infrequent action to become a habit, the user must perceive a high degree of utility, either from gaining pleasure or avoiding pain.
Nir EyalAs fleeting commitments, diets often fail. Thinking of dietary choices as part of who you are...can give them real staying power
Nir EyalYou'll often find that people's declared preferences - what they say they want - are far different from their revealed preferences - what they actually do.
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