Willpower
Why Self-Control is The Secret to Success
$13.88
- Learn techniques to strengthen your willpower, leading to better self-regulation in various aspects of life.
- Make more thoughtful choices and reduce impulsivity.
- Higher productivity and achievement in personal and professional endeavors.
- Greater emotional resilience, helps you to manage stress and maintain a positive outlook despite challenges.
As wonderfully entertaining as it is enlightening! Tierney and Baumeister have produced a highly intelligent work full of fascinating information (and great advice) about a core element of modern living. Bravo
— David Allen, author of 'Getting Things Done and Making It All Work'
“Willpower” is an eye-opening exploration of the science behind self-control and how we can cultivate this essential skill. Combining rigorous research with engaging storytelling, Baumeister and Tierney reveal that willpower is the single most important factor in individual success and a powerful tool for improving our lives, communities, and the world at large.
Readers will learn:
• The biological and psychological mechanisms behind willpower
• How to identify signs of willpower depletion in themselves
• Proven strategies for strengthening self-control over time
• Ways to structure their environment to maximize willpower
• Techniques for setting effective goals and following through
The book overturns many misconceptions about willpower, demonstrating that self-control:
• Can be strengthened like a muscle
• Relies on glucose as a limited energy source
• Is affected by seemingly unrelated prior acts of self-control
With its blend of scientific insights and practical applications, “Willpower” equips readers to take control of their choices, habits, and lives.
“Willpower” offers an authoritative, accessible look at one of the most important yet misunderstood human faculties. By explaining the mechanics of self-control and providing actionable advice, Baumeister and Tierney have created an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to lead a more disciplined, productive, and fulfilling life.
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The book: "Willpower" Is perfect for:
• Anyone looking to improve their self-discipline and achieve goals
• Professionals seeking to enhance productivity and decision-making
• Parents interested in cultivating self-control in their children
• Individuals struggling with addiction or other willpower-related challenges
• Students of psychology and human behaviour
• Leaders aiming to strengthen resolve in themselves and others
Meet the author
Author biography
Roy F. Baumeister is one of the world’s most influential and prolific psychologists. He has published over 700 scientific works, including more than 40 books, and is highly cited in academic literature. Baumeister received his Ph.D. from Princeton University and has held positions at prestigious institutions such as Case Western Reserve University, Florida State University, and the University of Queensland. His research focuses on self and identity, self-control, decision-making, and social psychology.
Baumeister’s ground-breaking work on willpower and self-regulation has revolutionized our understanding of human behaviour. His 2011 book “Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength,” co-authored with John Tierney, became a New York Times bestseller. In recognition of his lifetime achievements, Baumeister received the William James Fellow Award from the Association for Psychological Science in 2013.
Beyond academia, Baumeister’s work has gained widespread public attention. He has appeared on television shows like Dateline NBC and ABC’s 20/20, and his research has been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and TIME magazine. Currently, Baumeister holds affiliations with Harvard University, Constructor University Bremen, and the University of Bamberg, and serves as the president-elect of the International Positive Psychology Association.
When not conducting research or writing, Baumeister can be found exploring the cultural and evolutionary aspects of human behaviour.
Book testimonials
Willpower (the thing) lies at the curious intersection of science and behavior. Willpower (the book) lies at the intersection of Roy Baumeister, an extraordinarily creative scientist, and John Tierney, a phenomenally perceptive journalist. Ignore it at your peril
— Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of ‘Freakonomics’ and ‘SuperFreakonomics’
Willpower is sinfully delicious — once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop. A fascinating account of the exciting new science of self-control
— Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University, author of ‘Stumbling On Happiness’
Willpower affects almost every aspect of our lives…Tierney and Baumeister have given us a wonderful book in which they not only share fascinating research on the subject but also provide simple tricks to help us tap into this important quality
— Dan Ariely, Duke University, author of ‘Predictably Irrational’
An accessible, empirically grounded guide to willpower and how best to deploy it to overcome temptation…Should one need a more practical sales pitch for the importance of willpower, Messrs. Baumeister and Tierney point to … its over-riding importance for academic, personal, career and financial success… Willpower offers no shortage of helpful strategies to compensate for weakness of will
— Cordelia Fine, Wall Street Journal
[An] instant classic…[Willpower shows how]…recent research can help people lead better lives – be better parents, stay organized, and lose weight more wisely…[A] brilliant book
— Jamie Holmes, Daily Beast
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