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Psychology · 19 min

The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It

By Kelly McGonigal

Willpower is more than just 'trying harder.' This episode unpacks the complex, dynamic system of self-control, revealing its true nature and offering strategic insights for strengthening and managing it effectively.

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What it is about

willpower, self-control, psychology

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of willpower, self-control, psychology and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Kelly McGonigal brings a credible and useful lens to willpower, self-control, psychology, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Kelly McGonigal

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