Before you read, think about your own views about willpower. Is yours strong, weak, or in between? What conditions affect the strength of your willpower? As you read, think about the assumptions many...

Before you read, think about your own views about willpower. Is yours strong, weak, or in between? What conditions affect the strength of your willpower? As you read, think about the assumptions many people have about decisions. For example, which decisions are more difficult than others? How are these assumptions borne out or challenged in this essay?