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Willpower doesn't work : discover the hidden keys to success / Benjamin Hardy.

by Hardy, Benjamin.

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Hachette, 2018.

Self -- Social aspects.

Identity (Psychology)

Becoming (Philosophy)

Change (Psychology)

Proximity spaces.

Watch an interview with Benjamin Hardy.

9780316441322 (hc.)

Alternate title:

Willpower does not work : discover the hidden keys to success

xviii, 235 pages ; 22 cm.

Includes index.

Introduction: our environment is out of control -- The foundation: your environment shapes you -- Every hero is the product of a situation : understanding the proximity effect -- How your environment shapes you : the myth of willpower -- Use positive-stress environments to promote change -- Create enriched environments : the key of "forcing functions" to promote change -- More than good intentions : how to adapt to new and difficult environments -- Grow into your goals : outsource your motivation to high pressure environments -- Optimal environments for rapid learning : shortcuts to success -- Rotate your environments : change it up based on the work you're doing -- Find unique collaborations : design your world through transformational relationships -- Never forget where you came from : remember the environment where you began -- Pse rejuvinating environments to promote recovery and growth -- Establish your value system : the clearer you get, the more successful you'll be -- Remove everything that conflicts with your values : how to make tough choices -- Change your defaults : outsource your behavior to your environment -- Create triggers to prevent self-sabotage : putting failure-planning to work -- Shock your routine : the power of regular sabbaticals -- Reset your body and brain every week: the power of a fast -- Designate a sacred space : create an environment to stay on course -- Conclusion: no matter where you are, you can change -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- About the author.

"We rely on willpower to create change in our lives, but what if we're thinking about it all wrong? Benjamin Hardy explains that willpower is nothing more than a dangerous fad - one that is bound to lead to failure. You must alter your surroundings to support your goals. This book shows you how. The world around us is fast-paced, confusing, and full of distractions. It's easy to lose focus on what you want to achieve, and your willpower won't last long if your environment is in conflict with your goals - eventually, the environment will win out. How to make the biggest decisions of your life, and why those decisions must be made in specific settings. How to create a daily "sacred" environment to live your life with intention, and not get sucked into the cultural addictions. How to invest big in yourself to upgrade your environment and mindset. How to put "forcing functions" in your life, so your default behaviors are precisely what you want them to be. How to quickly put yourself in proximity to the most successful people in the world, and how to adapt their knowledge and skills to yourself even quicker. Benjamin Hardy is a writer and entrepreneur living in Clemson, South Carolina. Visit his website at BenjaminHardy.com"--Provided by publisher.

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