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How to Increase Your Willpower & Tenacity
Huberman Lab
Building Tenacity and Willpower: The Power of Microsucks
To build up tenacity and willpower, engage in activities that require effort and resist the impulse to do something else. These "micro sucks" can be small tasks like an extra set of exercise or sitting still for a few minutes. The resistance and discomfort activate the anterior mid-singulate cortex, strengthening tenacity and willpower. Incorporate these micro sucks into daily routines, but avoid going overboard. It's about doing things you don't want to do. By building up tenacity and willpower through these behaviors, you can increase your ability to resist impulses and achieve your goals.
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