#324 Mastering Willpower: How Self-Control Works, Why it Matters, & What You Can Do to Get More with Kelly McGonigal

In this episode, we are joined by Kelly McGonigal, a renowned health psychologist and Stanford University lecturer, as we delve into the fascinating world of willpower. In our conversation, we explore the intricacies of willpower, its role in our lives, and how we can harness it to achieve our goals. Kelly shares her unique perspective on the conflicting impulses within us all and provides actionable advice on how to navigate these internal battles. In this episode, you'll discover: How to identify and leverage your willpower strengths. The three forces of willpower: "I will," "I won't," and "I want." The importance of not depriving yourself of your favorite foods when dieting. How to train your willpower and make choices that align with your goals. The role of mindfulness in enhancing willpower. Watch Kelly’s TED Talk - How to Make Stress Your Friend Learn more about Kelly, her books, and book her for a speaking engagement Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: "Willpower is the ability to make choices that are consistent with your goals, your values, and the vision that you have for your life, even when it's hard, even when you're tired, even when some part of you doesn't want to." - Kelly McGonigal "All humans want immediate gratification, and also we have the ability to delay gratification and invest in the future." - Kelly McGonigal "We are a set of conflicting impulses. So willpower is just about the ability to be like, all right, I'm both of those things, they're both me. So how do I help the self, who is going to invest in the future and, and create the change that I want?" - Kelly McGonigal "If you actually want the kind of transformation that allows you to do things with less effort, more ease, more enjoyment, like it's a real part of you. That's why willpower matters." - Kelly McGonigal ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.