Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength Audiobook

" Overall, a great review of interesting studies and findings by Baumeister et al. But the researcher-journalist collaboration in this case did not work as well as it did for Freakonomics, mostly because the researcher's voice is missing. As a result, the writing feels poppy; though the details on specific findings are described well, there is no central thesis; etc. Still, a thoroughly enjoyable read. "

" While it is by no means a self-help book, nor it that the intent, it certainly gives you perspective and scientific credibility without bogging you down on TOO much of the scientific research findings. An interesting commentary not only about why we do the things we do, but how culture and biology influence one another in unforeseen ways. "

" Not what you would think from the title - I really enjoyed this book! "

" I like what I read, but hilariously enough, I had a hard time getting myself to finish. I think because it touched some raw nerves, and I would've rather been knitting. "

" Great insights into how we are affected by willpower everyday. "

" What do Henry Morton Stanley and Eric Clapton have in common? Willpower! If you have a tendency toward hyperbolic discounting of the future then you may want to learn more about setting bright lines to replace those fuzzy boundaries. "

" Willpower made easy "

" Read this on tape, fantastic research and super practical! "

" Interesting and well done. Makes social science experiments interesting and very readable for the non-scientist. Some good recommendations for people trying to improve their self-regulation come near the end of the book. "

" Fun! Gives a lot of hints about how to trick ourselves into productivity - super useful and told through many different vignettes about how people achieve success. I read this in tandem with my fiance which made it even more fun. Overall, Great read! "

" I didn't anticipate reading this over Thanksgiving break but maybe it helped me from getting that 3rd helping of stuffing. I liked how the authors tied the research into real life scenarios. Of course there were lots of obvious strategies but I picked up a few ideas. I enjoyed this read! "

" Fascinating! I took notes! "

" These dudes are 420-friendly. "

" This book changed my ability to self regulate. It is amazing. It is quite scientific so if you are looking for a self-help book I wouldn't classify this in that genre. "

" Informative on the importance of will to self-improvement! "

" Found this really interesting and very easy to read. He has a very nice mix of anecdotes, research and implications. It's pretty compelling. "

" This book is very interesting, the most interesting non-fiction book I have ever read. It surely take into practice the very main idea they talking about, willpower. Made me rediscovered my sometimes lost strength, I find this book really makes sense to me. "

" I was fascinated by this book and the research behind what builds willpower and when & why we cave. I will re-read this one. "

" Far better researched than the average self-help book, and far more readable and useful than the average science book. I recommend it to anyone who wants to understand willpower, habit formation, or dieting better. "

" I don't think there's much in this book that isn't already in the many NYT book reviews that have already come out. "

" Your standard pop psychology, with a heavy Victorian emphasis. "

" This book is very interesting, the most interesting non-fiction book I have ever read. It surely take into practice the very main idea they talking about, willpower. Made me rediscovered my sometimes lost strength, I find this book really makes sense to me. "

" A laymans review of current research into willpower. We only have a finite amount each day so don't use it up for trivial matters, keep some in store for the important decisions. A good sleep and adequate blood glucose are key. "

" Concise, well written and researched. Definitely worth reading. "

" Interesting. . . I would have kept reading but it was due back at the library. Will reserve again. "

" Excellent. And unbelievably interesting and useful, considering it's dense with scientific factoids. "