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The Willpower Instinct

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Kelly McGonigal, PhD

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What’s inside


Discover the science behind self-control to enhance your willpower and transform your life's trajectory.


You’ll learn


• Why willpower isn't just about saying 'no'


• How to boost self-control daily


• Secrets behind the brain's impulse management


• Ways meditation reshapes willpower


About the author


Kelly McGonigal, a Stanford University psychologist, merges neuroscience and psychology to explore human behavior. Her work prompts people to adopt healthier behaviors and stronger self-control.