The Willpower Instinct
How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It
Ranked #24 in Procrastination, Ranked #31 in Discipline — see more rankings.
The first book to explain the new science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity.
After years of watching her students struggling with their choices, health psychologist Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., realized that much of what people believe about willpower is actually sabotaging their success. Committed to sharing what the scientific community already knew about self-control, McGonigal created a course called "The Science of Willpower" for Stanford University's Continuing Studies Program. The course was an instant hit and... more
After years of watching her students struggling with their choices, health psychologist Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., realized that much of what people believe about willpower is actually sabotaging their success. Committed to sharing what the scientific community already knew about self-control, McGonigal created a course called "The Science of Willpower" for Stanford University's Continuing Studies Program. The course was an instant hit and... more
Rankings by Category
The Willpower Instinct is ranked in the following categories:
- #72 in Brain
- #33 in Cognitive Psychology
- #93 in Decision Making
- #80 in Emotional Intelligence
- #32 in Focus
- #71 in Human Brain
- #96 in Influence
- #86 in Mind
- #85 in Mindset
- #81 in Neuroscience
- #79 in Personal Branding
- #83 in Personal Development
- #84 in Personal Growth
- #51 in Productivity
- #64 in Psychology
- #76 in Self Development
- #81 in Self-Help
- #78 in Self-Improvement
- #65 in Social Psychology
- #41 in Stress Management
- #96 in Time Management
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