That's according to "Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength," a new book by Florida State University psychologist Roy F. Baumeister and New York Times science writer John Tierney. The ...

Science journalist John Tierney teamed up with psychologist Roy F. Baumeister to write “Willpower,” a book that delves into the secrets of self-control. When it comes to staying informed in Minnesota, ...

For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much ...

Willpower, or self-control, is one of the keys to success, says Baumeister (director of Florida State University's social psychology program) and New York Times science writer Tierney. They review the ...

For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.