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The Science of Self-control

  • Dylan Guynn conducted an insightful interview on the book 'The Science of Self-control', exploring new topics and asking perceptive questions.
  • The book is discussed whether it fits into the self-help genre.
  • The significance of an elephant on the book's cover is explained.
  • The concept of willpower being a limited resource is debated.
  • Techniques to manage and control cognitive processes, specifically system 1 and system 2, are examined.
  • The duration one can continue a task without needing a break is analyzed.
  • The impact of caffeine is discussed in relation to the Yerkes-Dodson law, which relates caffeine consumption to performance.
  • Effects of eating, specifically post-prandial somnolence (food coma), on energy levels are reviewed.
  • How limiting caloric intake impacts overall energy levels is explored.
  • The relationship between economics and diet adherence is discussed.
  • Menno’s personal training course is mentioned at the end of the interview.
  • The interview is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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