دانلود کتاب Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength

Review "The psychologist Roy F. Baumeister has shown that the force metaphor has a kernel of neurobiological reality. In *Willpower*, he has teamed up with the irreverent *New York Times* science columnist John Tierney to explain this ingenious research and show how it can enhance our lives. . . . *Willpower* is an immensely rewarding book, filled with ingenious research, wise advice and insightful reflections on the human condition." "*Willpower* is sure to inspire further groundbreaking research into the mechanics of willpower. One implication is already apparent. Since repeated behaviors eventually turn into habits, improving willpower long term requires a unique strategy-a habit of changing habits, of continually expanding our zones of comfort. One such practice, it seems, is the ''routine'' of learning. That''s a habit that this brilliant book will certainly nourish." "An accessible, empirically grounded guide to willpower and how best to deploy it to overcome temptation." "Thought provoking." "Willpower (the thing) lies at the curious intersection of science and behavior. *Willpower* (the book) lies at the intersection of Roy Baumeister, an extraordinarily creative scientist, and John Tierney, a phenomenally perceptive journalist. Ignore it at your peril." "Willpower affects almost every aspect of our lives. From procrastination, to saving for retirement to exercising, Tierney and Baumeister have given us a wonderful book in which they not only share fascinating research on the subject but also provide simple tricks to help us tap into this important quality." "Deep and provocative analysis of people''s battle with temptation and masterful insights into understanding willpower: why we have it, why we don''t, and how to build it. A terrific read." "*Willpower* is sinfully delicious - once you start reading, you won''t be able to stop. A fascinating account of the exciting new science of self-control, told by the scientist who made it happen and the journalist who made it news." "This is a manual from heaven for anyone who has ever wanted to lose weight, stop smoking, drink less, work more efficiently and more intelligently. An astonishingly good - and accessible - inquiry into one of the more elusive areas of human psychology: why we go on thwarting ourselves when we really know better. On top of that, Willpower is a vastly entertaining book, full of fascinating stories about the complexities of our evolutionarily-wired brains. A brilliant accomplishment, at every level." "Who knew that a book about such a daunting topic could be as wonderfully entertaining as it is enlightening! Tierney and Baumeister have produced a highly intelligent work full of fascinating information (and great advice) about a core element of modern living. Bravo." "Will, willpower, and mental energy have been shunned by modern psychology. Roy Baumeister, the most distinguished experimental social psychologist in the world, and John Tierney, a renowned journalist, have teamed up to put Will back into its rightful center stage place. This little masterpiece is a must read for all of us who want to exercise, diet, manage our time, be thrifty, and resist temptation." About the Author **Roy F. Baumeister** directs the social psychology program at Florida State University. He has written for more than 450 scientific publications and consistently ranks among the world's most frequently cited psychologists. This is his twenty-eighth book. **John Tierney** writes the "Findings" science column for the *New York Times*. His writing has won awards from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Institute of Physics. This is his third book.