The Willpower Podcast

#90 — William Mulvaney: The Reason You’re Not Doing Your Best Work


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This week is another solo episode. I reflect on my week and some of the things I’ve been struggling with and moving towards. Hope you enjoy.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and AI Agent Experiments

01:04 Potential and Limitations of AI Agents

01:59 Using Voice Notes and AI for Tasks

02:25 Risks and Safety in AI Usage

03:08 Running and Improving in Fitness

04:04 Progress in Strength Training

04:52 Effects of Meditation and Mental Health

05:50 Managing Energy and Focus

07:02 Revisiting Meditation and Vipassana Retreats

08:42 Running Incident and Fall

09:46 Reflections on Entrepreneurship and App Growth

11:18 Challenges of User Acquisition and Ads

12:34 The Difference Between Good and Excellent Software

13:24 Long-term Vision and Action Steps

14:16 The Role of Willpower and Discipline

16:00 Grit, Motivation, and Burnout

17:52 Balancing Excitement and Rest in Work

18:39 Energy, Motivation, and Productivity

19:22 Maintaining Excitement and Avoiding Burnout

21:07 The Energy Equation in Work and Life

21:53 Impact of Excitement on Work Quality

22:16 The Power of Excitement in Willpower

23:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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