Willpower
A psychologist and a science journalist explore self-control: what it is, why it runs low and how to make the most of…
Biography
John Tierney is a journalist who wrote columns for The New York Times, including on science. He co-authored Willpower with psychologist Roy Baumeister.
Main ideas and philosophy
Tierney's writing translates psychological research into practical ideas for general readers.
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