Скачать или смотреть When does self-discipline become virtue? | Sarah Schnitker

Two people run the same race, but only one grows in virtue. Here’s why they’re different.

❍ Subscribe to The Well on YouTube: https://bit.ly/welcometothewell
❍ Up next: Is virtue worth pursuing? A psychologist explains    • Is virtue worth pursuing? A psychologist e...  

Does self-discipline always build character? Not necessarily.

Psychologist Sarah Schnitker explains why virtue grows best when rooted in purpose beyond the self. Through studies of marathon runners fundraising for clean water, she shows how pro-social and spiritual motivations—not just personal fitness goals—led to deeper growth in generosity, patience, and self-control.

This research challenges the idea that self-improvement alone leads to virtue. When moral purpose and shared meaning enter the picture, transformation becomes more than personal: it becomes relational and lasting.

Read the full video transcript: https://bigthink.com/the-well/what-ma...

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

❍ About The Well ❍

Do we inhabit a multiverse? Do we have free will? What is love? Is evolution directional? There are no simple answers to life’s biggest questions, and that’s why they’re the questions occupying the world’s brightest minds.

So what do they think?

How is the power of science advancing understanding? How are philosophers and theologians tackling these fascinating questions?

Let’s dive into The Well.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Join The Well on your favorite platforms:
❍ Facebook: https://bit.ly/thewellFB
❍ Instagram: https://bit.ly/thewellIG