Willpower
Can you train your willpower like a muscle?
4.4 (24)
41 mins
Understand the true meaning of willpower and its impact on human behavior and success. Discover how scientists are uncovering the mechanics of self-control and challenging long-held beliefs about its limits. Also dive deep into hands-on strategies for strengthening willpower and achieving your goals through strong willpower.
Ep 1:
The Cookie That Broke Willpower
A researcher's own puzzling habits spark a cookie-and-radish experiment that seems to prove willpower is a muscle that tires with use.
Ep 2:
The Belief That Rewires Self-Control
New research shatters the willpower-depletion theory, revealing that what truly drains us isn't a limited resource but the beliefs we hold about it.
Discussions (20)
Lewis
Level 6 · 9 mo agoTemptation bundling is genius! I only allow myself to watch my favorite shows when I fold the laundry.
Royal
Level 2 · 8 mo agoStarbucks training baristas like it’s boot camp is hilarious but makes sense. I need a manual like that for when my code breaks 5 minutes before 5pm on a Friday.
Dominic
Level 3 · 8 mo agoWillpower isn't a muscle. It's just discipline.
