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b'This talk is part 1 of 2 by the one and only Dave Asprey of Bulletproof Coffee and host of Bulletproof Radio. Dave is a New York Times best-selling author and has spent over two decades on hacking his own biology to help him learn seemingly impossible things to transform himself into the success he is today. He has singlehandedly transformed the diets (and waistlines) of thousands of people around the world \\u2014 not to mention, manage to hack his own biology to become Bulletproof. \\xa0 In this episode, he breaks down the three things that are affecting a fundamental contributor to our successes and failures; Our willpower. Like most people, willpower is something that causes a lot of energy drain and something we wish we can conjure at any given moment. He\\u2019s here to help you understand the core causes of why it feels difficult to control it. \\xa0 The biggest leak of willpower is applying your precious effort to things that are automated and urges from an untrained animal that\\u2019s thrashing inside your body\\xa0 \\u2014 Dave Asprey \\xa0 Highlights from the talk: Dave shares a story of his success and failures with willpower in his twenties \\n He explains the origins of willpower and the analogies to start hacking it \\n He shares the effects of the first \\u201cF\\u201d word of willpower on our abilities and general physiology \\n Our reactions and decision-making process is affected by something he calls, \\u201cThe Labrador Brain" \\n Dave explains how the second \\u201cF\\u201d word of willpower is easily hackable once you understand the \\u201cwhy\\u201d behind your mental chatter \\n Getting to the root of energy drain, he explains how there exists a difference of speed within your body and mind \\n Dave get\\u2019s real with the third \\u201cF\\u201d word and how it responds to our basic instinct for humanity\\u2019s survival \\n Concluding part 1, Dave drops a challenge to all of us with an exercise we can begin practicing today \\n \\xa0 People and resources mentioned in the episode: Vishen Lakhiani \\n 40 Years of Zen \\n \\xa0 If you enjoyed this episode, we have another we\\u2019d recommend to you on understanding your state of being. Listen to this talk: Eric Edmeades On Mastering Your State Of Being \\n \\xa0 For more reading materials, we\\u2019d recommend the following articles: Biohacker Dave Asprey\\u2019s Top 5 Tips On How To Work Smarter And Think Smarter \\n 5 Tools To Conquer Procrastination & Strengthen Your Willpower By Robin Sharma \\n Philosophers Say Self Control Is The Essence Of A Successful Life \\n \\xa0 Here\\u2019s a powerful quote by Dave for you to ponder on, if you don\\u2019t have enough basic energy in your body, you will not have the willpower that you were meant to have \\u2014 Dave Asprey \\xa0 Here at Mindvalley, we\\u2019re committed to more than just personal growth. We\'re determined to push humanity forward by empowering our audience, like yourself, to unleash your fullest potential, to be extraordinary, by using the most powerful tool of all\\xa0\\u2014\\xa0education. \\xa0 Mindvalley\'s A-Fest is an event pool of inspiring talks from incredible change-makers just like Dave, Marisa, and Sonia. If you\\u2019d like to learn more about Mindvalley\\u2019s A-Fest,\\xa0visit our website at\\xa0afest.com\\xa0and apply to become part of our curated community and attend incredible events dedicated to personal transformation.\\xa0 \\xa0 *** \\xa0 The Mindvalley Podcast aims to bring to you the greatest teachers and thought leaders on the planet to discuss the world\'s most powerful ideas in personal growth for mind, body, spirit, and work. \\xa0 Bonus:\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\n - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world\\u2019s best teachers and find your community \\U0001f449 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'