Willpower
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What's the secret of success: brains, looks, connections? The real answer is willpower. Based on years of psychological research, this book shows how self-control is the most important factor in achieving what you want - and how you can discover the power in willpower. Whether it's ditching your usual to-do list, practicing positive procrastination or never making a decision before lunch, Willpower will teach you how to gain from self-control without pain, and take charge of your life. 'Phenomenally perceptive. Ignore it at your peril.' Stephen J. Dubner, coauthor of Freakonomics 'An instant classic . . . Willpower can help people lead better lives - be better parents, stay organized, and lose weight more wisely . . . a brilliant book.' Daily Beast 'Sinfully delicious - once you start reading, you won't be able to stop.' Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling On Happiness 'Immensely rewarding . . . filled with wise advice and insightful reflections.' Steven Pinker, The New York Times Book Review 'Willpower rather than self-esteem is the essential ingredient for a successful life . . . The good news is that, unlike intelligence, it is a muscle that can be exercised and encouraged to grow.' Sunday Times 'Willpower is back in fashion.' Observer'
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This came across in my library's e-reader service and looked interesting. But now the only things I remember are that you shouldn't make decisions while hungry, and, at the same time, you shouldn't leave big bowls of M&M's lying around. I did enjoy reading about various celebrities like Drew Carey. However, I was a little disappointed that the focus was not on how he became healthy, but rather on how he conquered his disorganized email and office clutter problem. He did this by hiring David Allen himself, the Getting Things Done guru, to come once a year and organize for him. Which, now that I think about it, doesn't really say much about Drew Carey's willpower...
Great book. Solid tips backed by research that provides insights into the way that our minds work.
Lots of interesting stuff here, although at this point I've seen the concepts cited in so many places that I didn't learn that many new things from it. (ego depletion, decision fatigue, the marshmallow experiment, etc.)
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