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Real change is so challenging that when humans are given the choice between changing or dying, they usually choose death — most people don't quit smoking even when told they'll die in a year

Real change is so challenging that when humans are given the choice between changing or dying, they usually choose death — most people don't quit smoking even when told they'll die in a year. This explains why habit change requires far more than information, motivation, or willpower alone.

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Real change is so challenging that when humans are given the choice between changing or dying, they usually choose death — most people don't quit smoking even when told they'll die in a year. This explains why habit change requires far more than information, motivation, or willpower alone.

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    Change Is So Hard Humans Choose Death Instead

    Real change is so challenging that when humans are given the choice between changing or dying, they usually choose death - most people don't quit smoking even when told they'll die in a year

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