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Ep.19: The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal


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The Willpower Instinct — How to Train Your Self-Control

In Episode 19 of Business Book Insights, we explore Stanford psychologist Kelly McGonigal’s life-changing approach to self-control.

Willpower isn’t a test of character — it’s a trainable skill based on how your mind and body work.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why willpower works like a muscle

  • The 10-second rule to turn impulse into intention

  • How stress destroys self-control

  • The difference between “I will,” “I won’t,” and “I want”

  • The trap of “I earned it” thinking — and how to avoid it

Whether you want to break a bad habit or build a better one, this episode will help you strengthen your willpower with science-backed strategies.

🎙️ Listen now and take control of the choices that shape your life.

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