Willpower Isn't Enough, White-Knuckling Is ...

Published 11 days ago • 1 min read

...just not enough to win!

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I'm sure you can relate--This time it will be different. I'm going to do X until I get my end results.

Then you white-knuckle it until your willpower gives out. I read a great book about this, The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal, M.D. (You can get it here.)

I've come to believe willpower is an ineffective (terrible) strategy.

You'll almost certainly fail at achieving your vision if you rely on willpower because honestly, at some point it just runs out.

I always start strong on Monday: this week no cookies. By Wednesday, I'm negotiating with myself: if I do all of my workouts, I can have half a cookie. By Friday? The cookies win.

Without accountability, you'll let yourself slide. Without a system, plan, and clear goals, you'll find yourself in a cycle where you set your intention, take some action, make some progress, and then, well, you know what happens, right?

Accountability is essential. Here's what you can do: Get a coach. Find a partner. Join a group. Put something on the line.

Want to know about the time I had a coaching client who lost 30 lbs before her high school reunion? Hint: it's because I was just one piece of her accountability strategy. Hit reply if you want to hear about it tomorrow.

Remember: when no-one is watching, you'll tend to let yourself off the hook.

Stop trying to white-knuckle your way to success. Get the support you actually need and get your goals!

Talk tomorrow,

Honorée Corder.
Author. Executive Book Producer.

P.S. While I don't provide 1-1 coaching anymore, you and an accountability buddy (or a few) can get the STMA™ 100-Day Audio Coaching Program for incredible success. It's got a customizable dashboard plus daily 10-20 minute coaching sessions. Transform your vision into reality in just 100 days with flexible, on-demand executive coaching. Stop the struggle and achieve your goals starting today! (Be sure to use code subscriber to save 30%.)

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