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Best Moments from Master Self Control & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Kentaro Fujita
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May 11, 2026
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The Power of 'Why' in Overcoming Temptation
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The Science and 'Dirty Secret' of the Marshmallow Test
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3:57
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Why Self-Control is a Rational Decision, Not Just Willpower
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6:42
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Is the Marshmallow Test Actually Bunk?
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9:36
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Self-Control is a Taught Skill, Not an Innate Talent
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Top-Down Inhibition: From Puppies to People
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The Controversy of Willpower Depletion
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23:56
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Why Your Beliefs About Willpower Change Your Performance
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27:44
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The Biological Link Between Movement and Motivation
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The Belief Effect: Is Your Willpower Actually Depletable?
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27:38
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Willpower vs. Self-Control: Why Strategies Beat 'Gutting It Out'
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Fighting Fire with Fire: The 'Hot System' Hack for Self-Control
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Fighting Fire with Fire: The Self-Control Toolkit
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David Goggins' Radical Approach to Motivation
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Self-Control is a Skill, Not an Innate Trait
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Self-Control is a Cultivated Skill, Not an Innate Talent
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Why Your Brain Needs a Warm-Up for Focus
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Promotion vs. Prevention: Matching Motivation to the Task
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The Hidden Cost of Task Switching
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The Hidden Cost of Rapid Task Switching
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When to Quit: The Psychology of Disengagement
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The Trap of Optimization Culture
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Why Hard Things Seem Easier in the Future
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The Chemistry of Effort: Why Earned Dopamine is Better
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Don't Make Self-Control a 'Fair Fight'
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1:06:36
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The Science of the 5-Minute Warm-Up
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Why Having an 'Enemy' Can Be Your Best Motivator
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The Diverse Spectrum of Human Motivation
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How to Build Your Strategic Self-Control Toolbox
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The Experiment in Pure Consistency
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The Motivational Power of Unbroken Streaks
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Abstinence vs. Moderation: Why the Harder Path is Often Overlooked
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The Key to Longevity: Find Your Non-Destructive Reset
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1:28:11
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The Price of Extreme Greatness
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The Secret to Sustaining Self-Control: Intrinsic Interest
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1:36:58
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The Neuroscience of Extreme Specialization
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The Illusion of Hyper-Specialization for Attention
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The Science of Psychological Distancing for Self-Control
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Chop Wood, Carry Water: The Humility of Great Leaders
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Finding Sacredness in Mundane Tasks
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The Batman Effect: Using Psychological Distance for Better Self-Control
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Why 'Shared Reality' is More Powerful Than Self-Talk
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The Power of Externalizing Your Mindset
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The Power of Externalizing Your Goals
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Nostalgia as a Functional Anchor
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Why Rewards Can Kill Your Passion
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The Paradox of Career Earnings and Intrinsic Motivation
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2:10:35
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Why Successful People Still Do Mundane Tasks
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2:11:50
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Wabi-Sabi: Finding Beauty in Imperfection
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2:16:32
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Beyond Tactics: Shifting from One-Shot Wins to Repeated Patterns
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2:21:13
Duration: 2:44
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