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4120: The Science of Procrastination: Researchers Tackle Willpower and our Ability to Control it by Cal Newport on Building Willpower

Aug 15, 2026 · 12 min · YouTube

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0:00A quick note, on this show you hear about how meditation is great for us.

0:04Actually doing it is the hard part.

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0:25Before we start, I want to share a super powerful practice I use called NSDR or non-sleep deep rest.

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0:50This is Optimal Living Daily, The Science of Procrastination, Researchers Tackle Willpower and Our Ability to Control It by Cal Newport of CalNewport.com.

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