Read this book along with Good Habits, Bad Habits by Wendy Wood. I did not realize they would compliment each other so well. Wood doesn't put much stock in will power, but this book actually agrees with Wood by emphasizing that we have only so much energy related to glucose in order to to try and control our behavior and temptations. The book covers limitations, coping methods, and proper steps to make better use of our will power tank when needed. Besides it has a chapter on Allan's book Getting Things Done. One of my favorites. ( )

Great research - was hoping for a little more insights on how to build - but overall a solid book. ( )

Good explanation about what willpower is and isn't. Some helpful self help ideas, but not basically a self help book. Not super deep. ( )

Front-loaded with tons of specific studies and examples -- I recommend just skipping to the part near the end where it explains tactics and strategies. ( )

Good read, gave a special insight into human willpower. ( )