
The Trouble with Willpower

As Custodian of the Will the mind has immense power over us, controlling what we think and do. Whoever controls the will has the power to control the self.
John Kehoe • Quantum Warrior | The Future of the Mind
They see their personal will as the source of their great ability, even more than their strength. They celebrate the triumph of their personal will with thoughts like, “It’s all a matter of will” and “It has to be hard to be good.” Their other habitual thoughts are those related to getting one-up on others, such as “I am superior” and “You’re stupi
... See moreSteven Kessler • The 5 Personality Patterns: Your Guide to Understanding Yourself and Others and Developing Emotional Maturity
most of life’s actions are within our reach, but decisions take willpower.
Robert McKee • Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting
success depends not on having strong willpower, but in developing mental and emotional tools to help you experience the world differently.