The Science of Self-Control

3min Snip

00:00

Play full episode

Summary

Transcript

Episode notes

There are two important concepts one is to be evidence-based and I think a general google of fun is to mostly get your information from sources that either directly or indirectly cites their claims with scientific research like in my book you can actually click if you're you have the e-book please actually click on everything and it will literally take you to the scientific study that I use to support a certain claim. The other thing is that most people focus too much on the specifics especially when it comes to dieting for example we just talked about principles higher protein higher fiber we didn't even talk about concrete food choices and there appears to be a lot of variance but if you understand the underlying principles that much

Read the full transcript here.

What is willpower, really? What are the differences among willpower, self-control, self-discipline, and other related concepts? What are the best ways to become more self-disciplined? What are the differences between enthusiasm and motivation? What are the most effective motivators? What are fixed, performance, and growth mindsets? It's possible to work too hard and thus degrade our productivity; but is it possible to be too productive? What does it really mean to "work"? Why are there so many competing kinds of diet advice? What are the best ways of dealing with cravings? Are there physical, non-psychological correlates for cravings? What are some of the most common or worst mistakes people make with diet and exercise?

Menno Henselmans is a former business consultant turned international public speaker, scientific researcher, and educator. His works have been published in over a dozen languages, and his website was ranked the #1 fitness website by The Huffington Post. He recently published the bestselling book The Science of Self-control: 53 tips to stick to your diet, be more productive and excel in life.

Staff