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S2. Ep 4 - Does willpower even exist?

A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand

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The Power of Self-Control

Our self-control is not just handed to us in our genes. It's very modified by the world we grow up in, by our environment. The muscle of willpower can be severely weakened by circumstances beyond your control. Scientists measure willpower as the ability to resist temptation. And with good reason, taking a quick gain is often better than delaying for a reward that may never arrive.

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