The Willpower Instinct

Summary

The book «The Willpower Instinct» by Kelly McGonigal explores willpower as a key factor influencing personal success and well-being. The author, a psychologist and Stanford University lecturer, explains how willpower functions in the brain and how it can be developed and strengthened. McGonigal offers practical advice and exercises to help people improve self-control, overcome procrastination, and achieve their goals. The book also examines how stress, emotions, and environment affect a person's ability to control impulses and make thoughtful decisions. The main idea is that willpower is a skill that can be trained and developed to enhance quality of life and achieve success in various areas.