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Akrasia: Weakness of Will


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This episode explores the concept of akrasia, or weakness of will, [Akrasia (/əˈkreɪziə/; from Ancient Greek ἀκρασία) ]and offers strategies for overcoming it to achieve self-mastery.

Akrasia is the internal struggle between knowing what is right and succumbing to immediate desires. It emphasizes that achieving one's "Best Self" or "enkrateia" is an ongoing journey of intentional action and self-improvement.

Enkrateia (Greek ἐνκράτεια, "in power - from ἐν (en, “in”) + κράτος (krátos, “power”)

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Better You - Deep DiveBy Luke DiVenti