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You've been told your whole life that success is about grit, self-discipline, and sheer willpower. Push harder. Try again. Resist temptation. But what if the very thing you've been relying on is the reason you keep falling short? Modern research in psychology and neuroscience reveals a sobering truth: willpower is fleeting. It fails precisely when you need it most. The real key to lasting change isn't more effort-it's habits vs willpower, and why systems always win. This book dismantles the cultural myth that achievement comes from constant struggle and shows you how to build sustainable habits by working with your brain, not against it. Instead of obsessing over discipline, you'll learn how behavior design and environment design for success can make better choices nearly automatic. Through compelling case studies, historical insights, and simple frameworks, it uncovers how habit loop psychology and identity based change create powerful momentum that discipline alone cannot. Along the way, you'll discover: - Why relying on motivation almost guarantees failure-and what to focus on instead - How to use systems for personal growth to turn good intentions into reliable results - The subtle shift from ""I want to"" toward ""I am"" that makes change stick - Practical strategies to make habits stick and remove friction from your daily routines Whether you want to build sustainable habits, stop relying on willpower, or learn how to achieve more with less effort, this book gives you the mental models and tools to design a life where small changes create big results. The path to progress isn't about forcing yourself to be stronger-it's about creating conditions where the right actions happen naturally.

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