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Willpower is the ability to control our impulses, actions, or emotions. Willpower is seen as a key factor in many other qualities, including determination, drive, resolve, and self-discipline. While many consider willpower an internal element of brute force and self-denial—the ability to tell ourselves “No!” loudly and long enough to endure temptation—the truth is it’s a skill that can be strengthened through self-compassion and the honoring of our desires and true longings. Neuroscience, mindfulness traditions, and psychological practices have all unlocked many reliable strategies to develop our willpower.

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The Philosophy of Stoicism—Massimo Pigliucci

The ancient Greco-Roman philosophy of Stoicism explains that while we may not always have control over the events affecting us, we can have control over how we approach things. Massimo Pigliucci describes the philosophy of Stoicism.

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Michael Phelps: Think Small to Accomplish Big Things

For former competitive swimmer Michael Phelps, it’s important to think small to accomplish big things.

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Dr. Gabor Maté: Addiction

A bad childhood: Vancouver physician Gabor Maté and the social roots of our addictions.

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Grit: Traits that Matter for School, Work, and Life

Grit is a combination of character traits, such as self-control, passion, and perseverance. Many modern psychologists, educators, and parents now believe it’s more important for success in life than good grades at school or an outstanding intelligence.

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How Rich Roll Uses Meditation to Run and Run and Run

This ultra-athlete makes 320-mile races feel a little easier with Headspace. Learn to meditate in ten minutes a day with the Headspace app.

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Pre Writing Rituals For Entering Flow State ft. Steven Kotler

These are the pre-writing rituals NY Times Best Selling Author and Flow State expert Steven Kotler does to enter flow state when writing. He's written 12 books, nine of which were NY Times Best sellers, he knows what he's talking about.

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The Willpower Instinct | Kelly McGonigal | Talks at Google

Neuroscientists talk about how we have one brain but two minds. We have a mind that acts on impulse and seeks immediate gratification, and we have another mind that controls our impulses and delays gratification to fulfill our long-term goals.

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Kelly McGonigal: Controlling Our Willpower

We are tested every day. A battle between what we want to do and what we should do. Many of us could use more willpower, but few of us know how to get it.

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Kelly McGonigal: The Willpower Instinct

Willpower is integral for our success and reaching our goals. But, what is it? Psychologist Kelly McGonigal says that willpower is not just in your head, it's a bodily process that, like our muscles, we can strengthen.

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Angela L. Duckworth: Will Power: Grit, Self-Control, and Achievement (Family Action Network)

Angela L. Duckworth talks about Will Power: Grit, Self-control, and Achievement for Family Action Network (FAN) on November 29th 2012.

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