The Mating Grounds Podcast

The Mate Preview, Pt. 10: The Willpower Trait

Aug 4, 2015
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INSIGHT

Willpower Equals Effectiveness

  • Willpower is as strong a predictor of success as intelligence and enables effectiveness in life and dating.
  • You can be less smart but effective with great willpower, while without willpower effectiveness is near-impossible.
INSIGHT

Willpower Signals Safety

  • Willpower signals safety and reduces risk of sexual coercion or violent impulsivity.
  • Women read self-control as a green flag because it means greater emotional and physical safety.
ADVICE

Start With Self-Compassion

  • Adopt a self-compassion mindset to replace destructive self-talk and build willpower.
  • Practice forgiving and being kind to yourself as the primary method to improve self-control.
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