Summary of 'The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It' by Kelly McGonigal Ph.D.. In-depth, chapter-by-chapter summary.

In-depth, chapter-by-chapter summary of The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.

The Willpower Instinct based on a popular class at Stanford University called "The Science of Willpower" taught by the author. Using the latest research from psychology, neuroscience and other disciplines, McGonigal explains why we fail at self-control, and how we can strengthen our willpower to improve nearly every aspect of our lives, including work, health and happiness.

In this summary:
Chapter 1 - I Will, I Won't, I Want: What Willpower Is, and Why It Matters
Chapter 2 - The Willpower Instinct: Your Body Was Born to Resist Cheesecake
Chapter 3 - Too Tired to Resist: Why Self-Control Is Like a Muscle
Chapter 4 - License to Sin: Why Being Good Gives Us Permission to Be Bad
Chapter 5 - The Brain's Big Lie: Why We Mistake Wanting for Happiness
Chapter 6 - What the Hell: How Feeling Bad Leads to Giving In
Chapter 7 - Putting the Future On Sale: The Economics of Instant Gratification
Chapter 8 - Infected! Why Willpower Is Contagious
Chapter 9 - Don't Read This Chapter: The Limits of "I Won't" Power
Chapter 10 - Final Thoughts

Reading Time:
Summary: 50 minutes
Full Book: 5:00 hours
Savings: 4:10 hours