The Science of Self-Discipline by Peter Hollins Summary
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Discover the neuroscience behind willpower in "The Science of Self-Discipline." While motivation fades, discipline endures - as proven by Stanford's Marshmallow Experiment. What if your environment, not willpower, determines your success? Reshape your brain's response to temptation forever.
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Mastering Your Inner World: The Science of Self-Discipline
What separates those who consistently achieve their goals from those who merely dream about them? It's not talent or luck - it's self-discipline. But contrary to popular belief, self-discipline isn't an innate trait that some people naturally possess. It's more like a muscle that can be strengthened through consistent practice and proper technique. Neuroscience shows that when we exercise self-control, our prefrontal cortex becomes highly active, consuming significant mental energy. This explains why willpower can feel depleted after extended periods of resisting temptation - what psychologists call "ego depletion." Yet fascinatingly, our beliefs about willpower dramatically influence our ability to exercise it. Those who view willpower as unlimited tend to demonstrate greater persistence than those who see it as a quickly depleted resource. This mindset difference explains why some people can maintain focus for hours while others struggle after just minutes of concentrated effort.
Breaking the Procrastination Cycle and Building Effective Habits
The Marshmallow Effect: Mastering Delayed Gratification
Conquering Mental Roadblocks and Building Mental Toughness
Beyond Time Management: The Energy Equation
Systems Over Willpower: Making Discipline Automatic
The Freedom of Self-Discipline
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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