The Science of Self-Discipline

0 billion neurons—the tiny cells that make up our brain circuitry to produce our thoughts and behaviors. That’s about the same number as there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy, and so it’s no wonder that scientists have only just begun to understand the connections between neurons and

0 billion neurons—the tiny cells that make up our brain circuitry to produce our thoughts and behaviors. That’s about the same number as there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy, and so it’s no wonder that scientists have only just begun to understand the connections between neurons and

Chapter 1. The Biological Basis of Self-Discipline

People were most incentivized to work by the feeling of making consistent progress toward a meaningful goal. The feeling that they were improving, getting better, and generally growing was a stronger driver of employee motivation than money or higher status.