willpower

  • The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal

    The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal is a practical and insightful guide to understanding willpower, backed by scientific research. McGonigal, a health psychologist and Stanford lecturer, explains that willpower is not just about sheer determination—it’s a biological function influenced by various factors like stress, sleep, and even how we think about our goals. By diving

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  • Willpower, by R. F. Baumeister & J. Tierney

    Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney is one of those books that gives you a new perspective on something we all think we understand—self-control. It’s based on decades of psychological research but written in a way that feels relatable and easy to grasp. The book’s main message is

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