The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous
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The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous
The concept of willpower, too, has historical roots—namely in the Victorian Era with its Christian emphasis on resisting evil impulses. The idea of taking responsibility for oneself and not making excuses is as American as apple pie.