307. The Neuroscience of Willpower: How to train your brain to do hard tasks
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Building Willpower: Training Your Brain
The chapter explores the neuroscience of willpower, explaining how engaging in challenging behaviors can lead to the growth of the brain's region responsible for grit and perseverance. It emphasizes that willpower is not innate but can be developed through training, likening it to a muscle that strengthens with use. Listeners are encouraged to recognize their potential for growth and cultivate willpower by starting small and consistently challenging themselves.
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