Roy Baumeister - The Psychology Of Male Willpower

Talking points: men, psychology, cultureRoy Baumeister is a mighty pillar in the world of psychology, with groundbreaking work on willpower, self-control, negativity bias, and much more. I had the honor of chatting with him about all of these things in the context of men. How do we develop robust self-esteem? Is it work breaking free of isolation? Are there unique social pressures? This is chock full, team.(00:00:00) - On how men need to prove themselves, and the different social pressures between men and women(00:07:59) - Roy on risk-taking in men and women(00:14:01) - Roy’s most cited work, why we fixate more on the bad things, and men’s self-destructive behavior(00:27:48) - Strategies you can use to replace unhealthy coping mechanisms(00:34:09) - How important is it for men to have robust and diverse social circles?(00:45:10) - What is “ego depletion”?(00:52:21) - The effect of porn on self-control, and wisdom for men struggling with self-esteem***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram