Where Does Willpower Come From?

According to Dr. Roy Baumeister, author of WILLPOWER: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength, in their early eagerness to chart the brain as the human equivalent of computers chips and circuits, most psychologists had neglected one mundane but essential part of the machine: the power cord. In a computer, chips and circuit boards are useless without a source of energy. And so is the brain. Research has shown that a drop in that energy source correlates to low self control in both children and adults. SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW to make sure you never miss an episode! Also, if someone comes to mind who you think might be encouraged by this episode (or podcast), let them know you were thinking of them and share this podcast with them!