True temperance teaches us to dispense entirely with everything hurtful and to use judiciously that which is healthful." — Patriarchs and Prophets, 562

Day 5 of the NEWSTART series brings us to the most disciplined building material: Temperance. Today, Tracy and Ceon redefine self-control as the "Precision Regulator" of an Excellent Life.

The CEO of the BrainCeon explores the neuroscience of the Prefrontal Cortex—the "CEO" of your body. Learn why every small act of self-control strengthens your brain's neural pathways and keeps your "Limbic System" from taking over the construction site.

Eliminating the HazardsMove beyond the idea of "restriction." Tracy explains why Temperance is about removing the structural hazards (the hurtful) and balancing the treasures (the healthful) to ensure your "Living Machinery" runs at peak performance.

The Stature of Self-GovernanceWe connect the physical to the spiritual. Discover how growing into the "stature of the fullness of Christ" requires us to be masters of our own spirits. Learn why true freedom is the power to choose what is excellent.

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