Is this a virtue or more of a meta-virtue?

It takes some effort first to see your character as something plastic and sculptable by you, and then to start putting in the regular work.

Complementary virtues¶

• self control

Contrasting vices¶

TBD

Virtues possibly in tension¶

• contentment

How to acquire or strengthen it¶

TBD

Notes and links¶

• Create New Habits: Self-Regulation
• Imposing artificial but strict limitations on our behavior can be easier than trying to exercise more ad hoc and fuzzy willpower: "Create New Habits: The GOOD Constraints"

Mentioned elsewhere¶

• “Self Regulation” is one of The VIA Institute’s "Character Strengths" (see their page)

Inspirational quotes¶

TBD