This chapter explores the nature of willpower as a limited resource that can be depleted. It discusses the five sources of human action (desire, habit, emotion, internal motivation, and willpower) and explains how willpower is used to override these other factors. The chapter also highlights the importance of strengthening willpower through practices.
Willpower is a finite resource that gets replenished during sleep.
It's used to override desires, habits, emotions, and internal motivations.
Willpower depletion leads to burnout.
Strengthening willpower is possible through practices like meditation and emotional regulation techniques.