The Willpower Podcast

William Mulvaney
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I'm here to help you do hard things like you love them. Most of us get a sick feeling in our stomach when we think about willpower. We think about stress, friction, struggle. I'm not convinced that it has to be this way. Willpower, in my eyes, is my ability to do the actions that move me closer to the life I want. That's what I've dedicated my work towards: how to consistently do those actions myself, and share the lessons I've learned. Each week, I'll explore one aspect of willpower that can have a disproportionate impact on your life. Come along for the journey!

  1. 4d ago

    #116 — ChatGPT is secretly destroying society (and you're letting it happen)

    Welcome back! This week I'm talking about AI, what it means to us, and the ways it is already killing us. I'll leave off with a framework to use it without falling into nihilism.⁠Follow along with us each week: https://board.williammulvaney.comI'm offering 4 weeks of free coaching for 5 guys. Book an intro:⁠https://williammulvaney.com/bookChapters:0:00 Intro0:58 What AI is doing to us2:31 What is AI3:45 ChatGPT changed the game4:53 Your brain on ChatGPT9:34 Parallel to the move to knowledge work13:35 Cognitive gym16:00 Where it breaks down16:29 What AI CAN do21:00 How to use AI without eroding Willpower24:35 Daily action26:55 Connection to Social Media

  2. Aug 19

    #115 — Get addicted to following your dreams

    Welcome back! This week I'm talking about how to bridge the gap between your dream life and the one you currently have, without falling into nihilism. Follow along with us each week. I'm offering 4 weeks of free coaching for 5 guys. Book an intro: 4 weeks of free coaching. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Standup comedy 5:40 The "X" method 7:58 Behavioral momentum 9:02 My 100 mile ultra 11:48 Getting back in the gym 14:00 How to find you action 17:22 Do this for yourself 18:46 This weeks action 22:34 Strengthening willpower 25:07 Commitment

  3. Aug 12

    #114 — Mental Trojan Horses are destroying your willpower. Here's what you can do about it

    Check out my new free community willpower tool! Read this weeks substack. This week we are talking Trojan Horses and how your willpower is being zapped in the modern day. Comment your commitment and any takeaways! 0:00 Intro 1:40 The Trojan Horse 3:30 The modern day equivalent 6:41 How to stop falling into the trap 8:10 Where your willpower is going 12:15 Creating a daily action 13:52 Why it works 17:12 New community tool 19:00 Rules of engagement 20:52 Commitment time!

  4. Aug 5

    #113 — Approach life like a Gladiator (build your willpower with this simple framework)

    Welcome back! This week we are talking about a common pitfall of building willpower. Listen through to the end to hear how to best combat it. To track your habits, try one of my apps: Grooves: https://mygrooves.app Habit empire: https://habitempire.com

  5. Jul 29

    #112 — Your New Daily Practice That Transforms Fear

    If fear is stopping you from pursuing your goals, this is the episode for you. To build quick willpower: https://williammulvaney.com/#willpower Check out my apps: https://mygrooves.app https://habitempire.com

  6. Jul 22

    #111 — If your motivation comes from screens and stimulants, listen to this

    Welcome back! Today we are talking about motivation, and an easy & counterintuitive action that builds it immediately. To build quick willpower: https://williammulvaney.com/#willpower Check out my apps: https://mygrooves.app https://habitempire.com

  7. Jul 15

    #110 — It only takes 2 minutes to accomplish 2x in a day

    Welcome back to the show! This week we're discussing a simple, 2-minute unlock that is making my days feel twice as meaningful. Comment if you will be joining in! My free "willpower fundamentals" guide: https://williammulvaney.com/#willpower My habit tracking apps Analytical: https://mygrooves.app Gamer / world builder: https://habitempire.com Share with a friend who might be in the market for some willpower! As always, follow, rate, subscribe, etc to support. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:30 The goal for our 15 minutes 1:15 What's actually happening & why? 2:00 Dr Gollwitzer's study on breast cancer screenings 4:15 Benjamin Franklin's tie-in, the "Meaning Method" 6:15 Breaking down the action 8:57 Why this fits with our show 10:25 Your commitment 11:30 Rules of this show

  8. Jul 8

    #109 — Frozen in place by your to-do list? Today, do this instead (1 minute willpower unlock)

    You have a day off. You finish your morning routine. And suddenly you go... now what? Then tonight you lie down and your eyes pop open. All the racing thoughts come back. Everything I haven't done yet. I've been caught in this loop more times than I can count. So I found the tiniest action that breaks you out of it. Track your habits with my free app Grooves or my new app Habit Empire. And grab my free 10 day Willpower Walkthrough at https://williamulvaney.com/#willpower Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:29 Does this feel familiar? Wasted days and sleepless nights 01:37 Procrastination is not a personality trait 02:12 What a low stress life actually looks like 02:47 The vicious cycle most people are stuck in 03:43 Why a to do list isn't enough 04:41 This week's habit: one minute writing after brushing teeth 06:19 Why understanding the habit makes you stick with it 07:22 Reason 1: better sleep equals better willpower 07:52 Reason 2: breaking the reactive cycle 08:33 Reason 3: defining your will as the prereq to willpower 10:09 William's personal experience with this 13:06 Commit to the action now 13:37 Monthly habit stack recap 15:21 Rules of the show 16:06 Grooves app and Habit Empire mention 17:56 Free willpower walkthrough at williamulvaney.com/#willpower #willpowerpodcast #procrastination #betterhabits  ----------------------------------- Hey there! I’m William, and this channel is all about self-control, willpower, and making choices today that lead to a better future, all while enjoying life. If you're looking to build stronger habits, stay motivated, and push through challenges, you're in the right place! 📌 Stay Connected: 🌍 My website: https://williammulvaney.com/ 🎙️ Listen to The Willpower Podcast: 👉 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/willpower-Podcasts 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/willpower-podcast 👉 Amazon Music Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/willpower-podcast-Amazon 📸 Let’s connect on IG: https://instagram.com/willpower_lifestyle If you found this video helpful, hit the like button, drop a comment, and don’t forget to subscribe + tap the 🔔 so you never miss an update!

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I'm here to help you do hard things like you love them. Most of us get a sick feeling in our stomach when we think about willpower. We think about stress, friction, struggle. I'm not convinced that it has to be this way. Willpower, in my eyes, is my ability to do the actions that move me closer to the life I want. That's what I've dedicated my work towards: how to consistently do those actions myself, and share the lessons I've learned. Each week, I'll explore one aspect of willpower that can have a disproportionate impact on your life. Come along for the journey!

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  • Creator
    William Mulvaney
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © William Mulvaney
  • Show Website
    The Willpower Podcast