Willpower as a Cultivated Skill: Dismissing Misconceptions

Contrary to popular misconceptions, willpower is not an innate trait predetermined by genetic predispositions.

Rather, it emerges as a cultivated skill honed through deliberate practice and consistent effort.

By deliberately confronting challenges and embracing discomfort, individuals catalyze neuroplastic changes within the anterior midcingulate cortex, bolstering their capacity for self-regulation and resilience over time.