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  • ISBN-13: 9781846143502
  • Publisher: Allen Lane
  • Publication date: 1/28/2012

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

1 Is Willpower more than a Metaphor? 19

2 Where does the Power in Willpower come from? 40

3 A Brief History of the To-Do List, from God to Drew Carey 61

4 Decision Fatigue 88

5 Where have all the Dollars Gone? the Quantified Self Knows 108

6 Can Willpower be Strengthened? (Prefferably without Feeling David Blaine's Pain) 124

7 Outsmarting Yourself in the Heart of Darkness 142

8 Did a Higher Power Help Eric Clapton and Mary Karr Stop Drinking? 167

9 Raising Strong Children: Self-Esteem Versus Self-Control 187

10 The Perfect Storm of Dieting 214

Conclusion: The Future of Willpower-More Gain, Less Strain (As Long as you Don't Procrastinate) 238

Acknowledgments 261

Notes 263

Index 279

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  • Posted October 18, 2011

    Really Interesting

    I'm not sure if I discovered the greatest human strength, but I found this to be a fascinating read, presented in a way the average person can read and enjoy. I found it fascinating enough that the book will be read again.

    I'd have given it 5 stars except that sometimes he'd explain the results to an experiment and I would still wonder why he told me this information at the end of the chapter. I frequently felt like there was tidbit I was supposed to glean from the story rather than just telling me outright.

    There is a nice recap of the important things learned that can be applied to one's everyday life at the end the book.

    5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 4, 2011

    Good, but rambling

    As the author is a columnist, the book reads like a serialized Time Magazine article. I thought it contained a lot of good information, but thought it kind of flitted from one anectdote to another, so I would say broad, but not as deep as it could have been. Well worth the read, though, if the subject interests you.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 31, 2011

    Well Done

    Most books in this category present ideas absent empirical evidence. The author constructs his case for how to improve will power with a well grounded position steeped in research.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 7, 2011

    Actionable Material & Great Stories

    I found this book to have interesting stories that not only supported the author's premise that willpower can be strengthened like any muscle through specific "exercises," but also a virtual treasure trove of experiments and studies that psychologists have performed to help us better understand willpower and how to make it stronger day by day.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 11, 2013

    A masterpiece of a nonfiction book.

    A masterpiece of a nonfiction book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 9, 2013

    A must read for anyone intersted in self-help, improving their l

    A must read for anyone intersted in self-help, improving their life.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 6, 2013

    How to increase willpower, the topic is discussed from every ang

    How to increase willpower, the topic is discussed from every angle. Awesome book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 20, 2013

    Best book I have read in years.

    Best book I have read in years.

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