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The Willpower Instinct
Kelly McGonigal
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Overview of The Willpower Instinct

Discover why Stanford's most popular course became a book that transforms willpower from mysterious trait to trainable skill. Praised by entrepreneur Derek Sivers as "more actionable than any willpower book," McGonigal's science-backed strategies reveal how your brain sabotages self-control - and how to fight back.

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Why Your Brain Is Wired to Fail You

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Ever demolished an entire bag of chips after promising yourself just a handful? Welcome to the human condition. We're not lazy or broken-we're caught in an evolutionary trap. Our brains evolved with two competing operating systems: one designed for immediate survival (grab that food now!) and another for long-term success (save some for tomorrow). The problem? These systems are constantly at war, and the primitive one usually wins. This isn't a character flaw-it's biology. Understanding this internal conflict transforms how we approach self-control, shifting from harsh self-judgment to strategic self-awareness. The question isn't whether you'll face this battle, but whether you'll recognize it when it happens.

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The Physiology of Saying No

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The Willpower Tank: Why Self-Control Runs Dry

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The Dangerous Glow of Virtue

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The Promise That Ruins Us

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Why Feeling Bad Makes Everything Worse

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The Invisible Forces Shaping Your Choices

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