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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Willpower is made up of three forces: I will, I won’t, and I want.
Chapter 3: Meditating builds awareness and reduces distractions – which in turn strengthens self-control.
Chapter 4: Willpower is a built-in instinct that protects us from long-term dangers.
Chapter 5: Willpower behaves like a muscle – it can be strengthened but also worn out.
Chapter 6: Don’t splurge in the moment just because you behaved well before.
Chapter 7: When your brain’s reward system takes charge, temptation can feel nearly unstoppable.
Chapter 8: Negative feelings weaken willpower by sparking cravings and unrealistic hopes.
Chapter 9: When we cling too tightly to now, we choose poorly for the future.
Chapter 10: Trying to suppress unwanted urges only intensifies them.
Chapter 11: Willpower spreads socially: the people around us can strengthen or weaken it.
Description
The Willpower Instinct introduces the latest insights into willpower from different scientific fields, such as psychology, neuroscience, economics and medicine. While considering the limits of self-control, it also gives practical advice on how we can overcome bad habits, avoid procrastination, stay focused and become more resilient to stress.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone who wants to achieve their goals more effectively
- Anyone who struggles with temptation, addiction, procrastination or lack of motivation
- Anyone who wants to make real and lasting changes in their life