Lou Plummer reviewed Willpower by Roy F. Baumeister
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5 stars
Willpower is a deft exploration of the science behind self control. It's central theme, willpower is a finite resource that's used every time we make a conscious decision until it's depleted can be useful to anyone who's trying to find a way to strengthen their own willpower. Backed by study after study, including many conducted by one of the authors, the book offers a compelling case on the benefits of cultivating habits in our lives that we perform automatically in order to free up our decision making "muscle" for the things that really matter.
Willpower is a deft exploration of the science behind self control. It's central theme, willpower is a finite resource that's used every time we make a conscious decision until it's depleted can be useful to anyone who's trying to find a way to strengthen their own willpower. Backed by study after study, including many conducted by one of the authors, the book offers a compelling case on the benefits of cultivating habits in our lives that we perform automatically in order to free up our decision making "muscle" for the things that really matter.