ILLEGAL USE OF NARCOTIC DRUGS, PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES, AND THEIR ANALOGUES HARMS HEALTH, THEIR ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING IS PROHIBITED AND ENTAILS LIABILITY ESTABLISHED BY LAW. From the publisher About this book Lack of willpower is the main social pathology of our time, according to the authors of this book. Shopaholism, procrastination, low self-esteem, chronic depression, conflicts with loved ones — behind most of these problems lies a lack of self-control. Conversely, the ability to hold oneself back is at the core of almost all success stories. Understanding this, two brilliant minds, Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney, offer readers a simple system of self-discipline. It is infinitely realistic and is based on the physiological features of the human body. For example, the authors link manifestations of willpower to the decisions made the day before, to blood glucose levels, and to hormonal processes in the body. Baumeister and Tierney's approach is a rare case when the problem is offered to be solved indirectly, using detours often much shorter than the main path. Who this book is for For everyone who suffers from lack of willpower. Those who try all their lives to compensate for it and each time suffer defeat. This is an amazing book that can help even notorious procrastinators and complete underachievers. About the authors Roy Baumeister is a world-renowned psychologist, professor at Queensland University, author of more than 450 scientific works. John Tierney is a popular journalist, scientific columnist at the New York Times, recipient of awards from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Why this book is appealing First, the authors rely on extensive research conducted with German meticulousness. The majority of these studies were conducted directly under Roy Baumeister's supervision. Second, all the authors' recommendations are backed by truly spectacular examples from celebrities' lives. In "Willpower," you can read about Oprah Winfrey's battle with excess weight and sketches dedicated to Amanda Palmer, who had to earn a living by posing as a living statue. Reading Baumeister and Tierney's book, you often catch yourself wanting to exclaim: "Wow! Is this really true?" REVIEWS OF THE BOOK: "Willpower touches almost all aspects of our lives — everyday tasks, retirement savings, sports activities, and much more. Tierney and Baumeister have created a wonderful book where they not only talk about amazing scientific research but also share simple ways we can use this important quality." — Dan Ariely, Duke University. Author of "Predictably Irrational" "Willpower is delightfully excellent — once you start reading, you can't stop. Fascinating new knowledge about self-control, engagingly told by a researcher and a journalist who made this knowledge sensational." — Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University, author of "Stumbling on Happiness," host of PBS program "This Emotional Life"