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The author emphasises: "Announcing your plans to others satisfies your self-identity just enough that you’re less motivated to do the hard work needed."

This is one of those sentences that seem to make sense but don't. It's a oversimplification at best, psychobabble at worst.



It is just a useful summary of the many academic studies.

The article's links point to the actual studies for those who want the details.




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