I may have come to a realization I'd like to share.
I have been trying to come up with a solution to people who struggle with self discipline. They ask me "how" they can stop caring what others think, or "how" they can stop being lazy, and I think I understand the problem.
You need to develop the ability to envision the goal to stay motivated, which requires abstract thinking and the ability to have an internal model of the world.
This requires an IQ above 100.
Is weakness a product of IQ?
@Tfmonkey I know this is true in part. There's an established +correlation between IQ and delayed gratification. Most crimes are committed by IQ 80-85 (smart enough to value money/property, too dumb to properly weigh risk and consequences).
But dumb people can gain discipline through following established rules. Low IQ religious people for instance.
The key seems to be emotional regulation. IQ helps but isn't necessary.
