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Willpower

Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength

    • 3.8 • 346 Ratings
    • $6.99

Publisher Description

One of the world's most esteemed and influential psychologists, Roy F. Baumeister, teams with New York Times science writer John Tierney to reveal the secrets of self-control and how to master it.

"Deep and provocative analysis of people's battle with temptation and masterful insights into understanding willpower: why we have it, why we don't, and how to build it. A terrific read." —Ravi Dhar, Yale School of Management, Director of Center for Customer Insights


Pioneering research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister collaborates with New York Times science writer John Tierney to revolutionize our understanding of the most coveted human virtue: self-control. Drawing on cutting-edge research and the wisdom of real-life experts, Willpower shares lessons on how to focus our strength, resist temptation, and redirect our lives. It shows readers how to be realistic when setting goals, monitor their progress, and how to keep faith when they falter. By blending practical wisdom with the best of recent research science, Willpower makes it clear that whatever we seek—from happiness to good health to financial security—we won’t reach our goals without first learning to harness self-control.

GENRE
Health, Mind & Body
RELEASED
2011
September 1
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
304
Pages
PUBLISHER
Penguin Publishing Group
SELLER
PENGUIN GROUP USA, INC.
SIZE
881
KB

Customer Reviews

Binbiston ,

A wealth of information

This is not a self help book in the traditional sense. It is not a quick fix book either. It is an exploration if willpower and it's effects on nearly every part of our life. You, however, must summarize this for yourself and pick which knowledge is most applicable to your life.

Czues ,

Self Regulation through Internal Promises

I bought this ebook as a side thought before heading to Florida for a small vacation. I am currently an EMBA student at Purdue University and have also battled episodes of binge drinking. I attended some AA meetings and was put off by the whole higher power outsourcing idea.

I had no idea what the book was about and assumed it was some author babbling about his made-up theories on controlling behavior. I was immediately optimistic when real psychological research verified the true nature of how willpower works.

I recall some of my own tests after reading the insights on David Blain's abilities. I later pre-committed to run (no walking) a half marathon after only training up to 3 miles at a time. I could not walk for a day after but I beat my best time with a 2:07. It worked and I honestly felt that I can now start willing offensive strategies in other areas of my life such as learning and simply enjoying time with others without the need to distract myself with vices like alcohol or checking my phone.

The piece on dieting made perfect sense and then when I thought a little more, it related closely to alcohol binging. I have come to understand that my personal issues are between my ears and I am thankful that I now have ways to counter them as described in this book. Thank you for the great professional insight and fact based examples.

Chris

Black Scientist ,

Will Power

I've read plenty self-help books and this is the first one I plan to reread.

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