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Willpower

By Chris Loper — 2018

Doing what needs to be done and resisting unhealthy temptations are really two sides of the same coin.

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The Science of Self-Discipline: The Willpower, Mental Toughness, and Self-Control to Resist Temptation and Achieve Your Goals

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Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength

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Mindful Willpower: Powerful Mindfulness Practices to Increase Self-Control, Get Focused, and Build Good Habits

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