Published Jun 5, 2018

#411: Why Emotions Are Better Than Willpower in Achieving Your Goals

Explore how emotions like gratitude and compassion can surpass willpower in achieving your goals, as David DeSteno reveals their potential to enhance self-control and motivation, while mitigating the stress and negative impacts often associated with relying on sheer willpower.

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Emotional Motivation
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Limitations of Willpower
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#411: Why Emotions Are Better Than Willpower in Achieving Your Goals

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Building Strong Social Bonds

The Power of Willpower

The Power of Pride

The Willpower Dilemma

Gratitude Shapes Behavior

Building Social Connections

Rationalization and Hypocrisy

Mastering Self-Control

Cultivating Self-Compassion

Boosting Self Control

Compassion and Grit

Gratitude and Self-Control

Harnessing Powerful Emotions

Emotional Success Insights

Episode Highlights

Emotional Motivation

Limitations of Willpower

#411: Why Emotions Are Better Than Willpower in Achieving Your Goals

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Emotional MotivationDavid DeSteno explores the power of emotions like gratitude, compassion, and pride in achieving goals. He argues that these emotions enhance self-control and motivation more effectively than willpower alone.

Emotional Motivation

Limitations of WillpowerDavid DeSteno explores the limitations of willpower, highlighting its role in causing stress and negative health outcomes. He argues that cultivating emotions like gratitude and compassion can be more effective in achieving self-control and reaching goals.

Limitations of Willpower