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Author: Roy F. Baumeister, John Tierney

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9781594203077

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/2011

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2What is willpower?
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Chapter 3How is willpower depleted?
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Chapter 4How to increase your willpower?
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to Willpower

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Willpower" by Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney is an invaluable way to grasp essential insights into self-control and decision-making, which are crucial for personal and professional success. This engaging and concise format distills the book's key concepts, such as the science behind willpower and practical strategies for strengthening it, allowing listeners to easily incorporate these principles into their daily lives. By understanding how willpower works and how to harness it effectively, you can improve your ability to resist temptations, achieve your goals, and ultimately lead a more fulfilling life.

Author : Roy F. Baumeister, John Tierney

The authors of this book are Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney. Roy F. Baumeister is a leading authority on social psychology. He has published more than 450 scientific papers and won the William James Fellow Award, the highest honor in the American psychology community. John Tierney is a science columnist at the New York Times. His writing has won awards from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Institute of Physics.

Key Insights from Willpower

  • Willpower is a finite resource that can be depleted, similar to a muscle that gets fatigued after extensive use. This means that when we exert self-control, we may find it more challenging to maintain discipline in other areas of our lives later on.
  • Decision fatigue plays a crucial role in how we exercise willpower, as making too many choices can lead to diminished self-control. To combat this, establishing routines and automating decisions can help conserve willpower for more important matters.
  • Setting clear goals and breaking them down into manageable steps can significantly enhance our ability to exercise willpower. Furthermore, surrounding ourselves with supportive environments and positive influences can strengthen our willpower and improve our chances of success.
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