Why You Have No Self-Discipline (And How to Fix It)

You know exactly what you should do, but in the moment you just don't feel like it. Good news: self-discipline isn't something you're born with or without. It's a skill, and you can learn it. In this video: • Why people with great self-control actually use LESS willpower • The one-sentence plan that helped more than twice as many people follow through • What really happened with the famous marshmallow test (the popular story is only half true) • Six simple, science-backed tools to stay disciplined when motivation runs out • A 7-day challenge to start today Join Leo as he tries to save $200 for a new bike, and find out how he finally did it. Lead yourself first. CHAPTERS 0:00 Why self-discipline breaks 1:15 Now, rewind: the marshmallow test 2:19 What self-discipline really is 3:21 Trust and the Rochester twist 3:49 Question: how long did they wait? 4:26 Six tools: 1. Move temptation 5:06 2. Make an if-then plan 5:41 3. Change how you see the temptation 6:09 4. Turn it into a habit 6:43 5. Set your own deadlines 7:10 6. Keep small promises to yourself 7:35 The marshmallow test, decades later 8:34 What happened to Leo 9:18 Your toolkit + 7-day challenge 7-DAY CHALLENGE Pick one thing you want to be more disciplined about. Write one if-then plan for it, remove one temptation from your environment, and keep one small promise to yourself every day for a week. Comment below: What's one temptation you're going to move out of your way this week?