Why You Should Ignore Willpower
And still, get s*** done
Because willpower is time-limited.
You feel it in the morning and it’s easy to make plans.
By midday, you forget most of it.
To make a change, know WHY you’re doing it.
How will a workout routine benefit you?
What will a positive habit do for you in six months?
Of course, this won’t be easy. You’ll face distractions and obstacles.
Use them to challenge yourself to stay on track.
Make a plan — in writing.
Write down what you want to do every day of the week, in one or two-hour increments.
Remember who created the plan.
Not a parent, teacher, or boss — YOU.
So do it.
Practice right now.
When you’re done reading this, step away and practice something you haven’t had time for lately.
Do it only for 5 minutes.
Tomorrow, do it again.
And forget willpower. It’s overrated anyway.
