Self Control at Work
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Why do we do stupid things and what is it that can stop us from doing stupid things? Is the answer willpower and self-control? Margie Hartley speaks with social psychologist, scientist and researcher, Dr Roy Baumeister who is known for ground breaking research on self-esteem, self-control, motivation and free will. In this episode they explore what research has found about why people do stupid things, what willpower is good for and how to use self control like a muscle for greater success.                                 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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