
S2. Ep 4 - Does willpower even exist?
A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand
The Importance of Willpower
Who we are is shaped by our jeans and the world we live in. But there's this third ingredient that people always talk about with change, willpower. I want to know if it exists and if so, what exactly is it? Let me get the net. Where's the net? Up on the shelf. The gym is just tooth brushing for your muscles and bones. That's pure willpower. You're so punished so immediately for not brushing them. Whereas not going to the gym on any given day, it doesn't affect anyone else. That's the only difference. Can we make a choice? Can we exert will to change something big about who we are?
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