Master Self Control & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Kentaro Fujita

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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Duration: 0:51

The Science and 'Dirty Secret' of the Marshmallow Test

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3:57
Duration: 1:27

Why Self-Control is a Rational Decision, Not Just Willpower

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6:42
Duration: 0:38

Is the Marshmallow Test Actually Bunk?

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9:36
Duration: 2:15

Self-Control is a Taught Skill, Not an Innate Talent

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Duration: 1:56

Top-Down Inhibition: From Puppies to People

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Duration: 1:08

The Controversy of Willpower Depletion

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23:56
Duration: 1:29

Why Your Beliefs About Willpower Change Your Performance

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27:44
Duration: 0:42

The Biological Link Between Movement and Motivation

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19:47
Duration: 1:33

The Belief Effect: Is Your Willpower Actually Depletable?

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27:38
Duration: 0:56

Willpower vs. Self-Control: Why Strategies Beat 'Gutting It Out'

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Duration: 2:01

Fighting Fire with Fire: The 'Hot System' Hack for Self-Control

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Duration: 1:10

Fighting Fire with Fire: The Self-Control Toolkit

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Duration: 3:55

David Goggins' Radical Approach to Motivation

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Duration: 1:19

Self-Control is a Skill, Not an Innate Trait

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Duration: 1:09

Self-Control is a Cultivated Skill, Not an Innate Talent

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Duration: 0:34

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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Duration: 1:30

The Hidden Cost of Task Switching

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The Hidden Cost of Rapid Task Switching

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Duration: 0:23

When to Quit: The Psychology of Disengagement

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Duration: 1:36

The Trap of Optimization Culture

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Why Hard Things Seem Easier in the Future

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Duration: 2:18

The Chemistry of Effort: Why Earned Dopamine is Better

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1:05:22
Duration: 0:31

Don't Make Self-Control a 'Fair Fight'

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1:06:36
Duration: 1:42

The Science of the 5-Minute Warm-Up

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1:10:51
Duration: 0:27

Why Having an 'Enemy' Can Be Your Best Motivator

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1:11:52
Duration: 0:18

The Diverse Spectrum of Human Motivation

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1:13:50
Duration: 1:46

How to Build Your Strategic Self-Control Toolbox

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Duration: 1:24

The Experiment in Pure Consistency

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Duration: 1:42

The Motivational Power of Unbroken Streaks

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Abstinence vs. Moderation: Why the Harder Path is Often Overlooked

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Duration: 1:03

The Key to Longevity: Find Your Non-Destructive Reset

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1:28:11
Duration: 1:09

The Price of Extreme Greatness

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1:32:11
Duration: 1:02

The Secret to Sustaining Self-Control: Intrinsic Interest

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1:36:58
Duration: 3:12

The Neuroscience of Extreme Specialization

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1:33:13
Duration: 1:58

The Illusion of Hyper-Specialization for Attention

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1:35:55
Duration: 0:41

The Science of Psychological Distancing for Self-Control

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1:50:53
Duration: 1:01

Chop Wood, Carry Water: The Humility of Great Leaders

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1:43:47
Duration: 0:53

Finding Sacredness in Mundane Tasks

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Duration: 0:50

The Batman Effect: Using Psychological Distance for Better Self-Control

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1:52:51
Duration: 2:08

Why 'Shared Reality' is More Powerful Than Self-Talk

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1:57:34
Duration: 2:12

The Power of Externalizing Your Mindset

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Duration: 1:17

The Power of Externalizing Your Goals

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Duration: 0:20

Nostalgia as a Functional Anchor

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Duration: 1:13

Why Rewards Can Kill Your Passion

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2:08:01
Duration: 1:12

The Paradox of Career Earnings and Intrinsic Motivation

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2:10:35
Duration: 3:04

Why Successful People Still Do Mundane Tasks

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2:11:50
Duration: 0:51

Wabi-Sabi: Finding Beauty in Imperfection

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2:16:32
Duration: 1:38

Beyond Tactics: Shifting from One-Shot Wins to Repeated Patterns

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2:21:13
Duration: 2:44