Summary Of 'the Willpower Instinct' -

: The ability to say no to immediate impulses and bad habits (e.g., skipping dessert).

McGonigal breaks down willpower into three distinct components that work together to help us achieve our goals:

: The ability to do things you know you should do, even when you're avoiding them (e.g., going to the gym).

: The ability to say no to immediate impulses and bad habits (e.g., skipping dessert).

McGonigal breaks down willpower into three distinct components that work together to help us achieve our goals:

: The ability to do things you know you should do, even when you're avoiding them (e.g., going to the gym).