
 The Science of Self
 The Science of Self The Cycle Of Lacking Self-Discipline
 Feb 16, 2024 
 Jia Jiang and Brian Wansink discuss the cycle of lacking self-discipline. They cover topics such as dealing with unhelpful assumptions, embracing discomfort for mental toughness, reframing excuses, avoiding distractions, setting goals, and managing time effectively to beat the cycle and improve self-discipline. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 3min 
 Building Mental Strength for Self-Discipline 
 03:21 • 8min 
 Overcoming Fear of Failure and Catastrophe 
 11:31 • 1min 
 Mindset Discussion and Dealing with Excuses 
 12:50 • 3min 
 Exploring Excuses and Internal Dialogue 
 16:08 • 3min 
 Breaking the Cycle of Lack of Self-Discipline 
 18:42 • 18min 
