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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 18 MIN

E213 - Why Willpower Is Killing Your Progress

from The Upgrade w/ Ben Craughwell · host Ben Craughwell

Most men think they need more discipline. More motivation. More willpower. More grit. But if you've been trying to get lean for years and still aren't where you want to be, the problem probably isn't your effort. It's that you're relying on willpower to do a job that should be handled by systems. In this episode, Ben breaks down why willpower is one of the biggest reasons high-performing men stay stuck in the cycle of starting strong, falling off, and having to begin again every Monday.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 31, 2026

Most men think they need more discipline. More motivation.More willpower.More grit. But if you've been trying to get lean for years and still aren't where you want to be, the problem probably isn't your effort. It's that you're relying on willpower to do a job that should be handled by systems. In this episode, Ben breaks down why willpower is one of the biggest reasons high-performing men stay stuck in the cycle of starting strong, falling off, and having to begin again every Monday.

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