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Roy F. Baumeister is one of the world’s most prolific and influential psychologists. He has published well over 500 scientific articles and more than 30 books. In 2013, he received the highest award given by the Association for Psychological Science, the William James Fellow award, in recognition of his lifetime achievements. He is currently the Eppes Eminent Scholar and a professor of psychology at Florida State University, and he holds distinguished visiting professorships at King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia and VU University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Although Roy made his name with laboratory research, his recognition extends beyond the narrow confines of academia. His 2011 book Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength (with John Tierney) was a New York Times bestseller. He has appeared on television shows such as Dateline NBC and ABC’s 20/20, as well as on PBS, National Public Radio, and countless local news shows. His work has been covered or quoted in the The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The Economist, Newsweek, TIME, Psychology Today, Self, Men’s Health, Businessweek, and many other outlets.
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Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength
In this talk, pioneering research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister revolutionizes our understanding of the most coveted human virtue: self-control. Drawing on cutting-edge research and the wisdom of real-life experts, he shares lessons on how to focus our strength, resist temptation, and redirect our lives. Baumeister shows audiences how to be realistic when setting goals, how to monitor their progress, and how to keep faith when they falter. By blending practical wisdom with the best of recent research science, Baumeister makes it clear that whatever we seek—from happiness to good health to financial security—we won't reach our goals without first learning to harness self-control.
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