Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength, by John Tierney, is a book that looks at the power of willpower and self-control, and the science behind it. Through interviews and research, Tierney brings us the latest findings on the science of willpower, profiles of people with exceptional self-control, and strategies for strengthening our own will.
At the start of the book, Tierney examines the concept of willpower, and the longstanding debate over whether this trait is something inherent or something that we can change with effort. He looks at the role of unconscious selective pressures in our desires and pursuits, and the impact of this on our willpower. He also looks at how our efforts and decisions differ depending on whether we are driven by desire or reason, and the implications that this has for our willpower.
In Chapter 2, Tierney looks at the science behind willpower and how it works in our lives. He takes us through the brain science of self-control and its impact on our lives. Through interviews and research, he profiles people with incredible willpower, from athletes to monks, identifying the forces that make them so extraordinary.
In Chapter 3, Tierney looks at the psychology behind willpower and how we can strengthen our own willpower. He takes us through a variety of tested strategies to help us be more productive and self-disciplined. He covers the power of practice, rewards, and mental contrasting, as well as positive self-talk, meditation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
In Chapter 4, Tierney shares his insight on how the power of willpower can be applied to everyday life, from our goals and relationships to our health habits and financial decisions. He provides practical advice and strategies to help us navigate life more successfully.
Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength is a valuable book that provides an eye-opening look at the power of self-control. In this book, Tierney looks at the science behind it, the strategies for applying it to our lives, and how it deepens our understanding of our own motivations and behavior. It is an important work that will help readers build their own willpower and set them on the path to a better life.
