Does Willpower Actually Work? With Dr. Benjamin Hardy - Meta Minds Live #8

Benjamin P. Hardy, PhD joins us to discuss his bestselling book Willpower Doesn't Work. He guides us through the process of overcoming an addiction, how you can change your environment to match your preferred future self, and how relying on willpower alone will set you up for failure. Benjamin Hardy also has a highly anticipated book coming out in June 2020 called Personality Isn't Permanent, make sure to follow the Meta Minds Podcast for an exclusive interview with Benjamin Hardy about his upcoming book: https://linktr.ee/metaminds Ben also discusses the power that decision fatigue can hold over your life - how common is it for you to be weighing up a decision in your mind and not coming to a definitive answer? Imagine the impact that process is having on you every single time that you are in an environment where you are being forced to make a decision. Learn more about Benjamin Hardy: https://benjaminhardy.com/ Benjamin Hardy also unpacks how a forcing function can CHANGE your life, how you can introduce the 100% on and 100% off rule and why engrossing yourself in incredible and novel experiences can reinvigorate you and your creative side.  Welcome to the Meta Minds live show, this show is recorded through the Livecast feature on Castbox - if you would like to join future episodes of Meta Minds Live then follow Meta Minds on the Castbox app. Meta Minds was created by nomiamedia.com and danstube.tv. At Meta Minds we strive for relentless self development & consciousness optimisation. We aim to share how to manage your ego, find your authentic voice, and discover your values and passions. All of this while staying grounded and true to yourself. Follow Meta Minds on all social platforms @metamindscast.