Is willpower more than a metaphor? - Where does the power in willpower come from? - A brief history of the to-do list, from God to Drew Carey - Decision fatigue - Where have all the dollars gone? The quantified self knows - Can willpower be strengthened? (Preferably without feeling David Blaine's pain) - Outsmarting yourself in the heart of darkness - Did a higher power help Eric Clapton and Mary Karr stop drinking? - Raising strong children: self-esteem versus self-control - The perfect storm of dieting - Conclusion : The future of willpower: more gain, less strain (as long as you don't procrastinate). The authors review the latest research to report key findings on willpower and offer practical advice for increasing it.