What is willpower?
By Randy Salars·
Quick Answer — Consciousness
Willpower is short‑term inhibitory control: overriding impulses long enough to start or sustain an action until a better system takes over.
✍️ Randy Salars
Short Answer
Willpower is short‑term inhibitory control: overriding impulses long enough to start or sustain an action until a better system (habits, clarity, environment) takes over.
Best Use
- As a bridge: from chaos → structure.
- To create a boundary: “not today.”
- To begin: the first 5 minutes.
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