Complete Willpower Course - Build Self Control & Good Habits
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Complete Willpower Course - Build Self Control & Good Habits
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Master effective techniques for building willpower and self-control.
Learn how to create and reinforce healthy habits for long-term success.
Discover how to use audio programming to strengthen your habits.
Develop strategies to manage cravings, distractions, and burnout.
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May 2026
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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you'll unlock the secrets to building unshakable willpower and cultivating life-changing habits. Through interactive lessons, you'll gain practical tools to manage temptations, develop resilience, and make lasting changes to your life. By focusing on both willpower fundamentals and habit-building strategies, you will create systems that don't solely rely on sheer willpower, but empower you to thrive. The course is structured to first help you understand the critical role willpower plays in shaping your behaviors and habits, then guides you through the process of developing strong, healthy habits. Each section introduces actionable techniques like SelfieSpeak Programming and habit stacking, ensuring you have effective tools for personal growth and success. You'll also learn to implement simple yet effective strategies that reinforce positive habits while managing negative behaviors, leading to a balanced and fulfilling life. This course is perfect for individuals looking to improve their self-control, develop healthier routines, and boost their productivity. Whether you're a busy professional, a student, or simply someone looking to create lasting positive change, you'll find this course transformative. There are no specific prerequisites, but a willingness to work on yourself and stay committed to building better habits will be key. By the end of the course, you will be able to develop stronger willpower, build and maintain lasting habits, transform your daily routine for better health and productivity, and apply proven strategies to boost self-control in all areas of your life.
In this module, we will introduce you to the power of willpower and how it shapes our behaviors and habits. You'll explore practical tools and strategies to develop stronger self-control, overcome temptations, and create lasting habits. This section sets the foundation for mastering willpower in every part of your life.
What's included
5 videos
5 videos•Total 9 minutes
- Complete Willpower Course – Build Self Control & Good Habits Promo Video•1 minute
- Quick Win! Out of Sight – Out of Mind – Out of Belly•1 minute
- Reminder – I Am Here to Answer Your Questions and Help in Any Way•1 minute
- This Is Willpower•2 minutes
- Willpower Is Your Power•4 minutes
In this module, we will dive into how modern life puts immense pressure on your willpower and why it's more essential than ever to strengthen it. We'll explore insights from psychological studies and provide actionable tips for managing distractions, sleep, nutrition, and social influences to protect your willpower.
What's included
9 videos1 assignment
9 videos•Total 34 minutes
- You Need More Willpower Than Ever to Make It in the Modern World•3 minutes
- What You Don't Know About the Marshmallow Test•4 minutes
- Here Is How You Have Willpower Even If You Have No Willpower•3 minutes
- Don't Run Out of Willpower Gas•6 minutes
- Willpower Is Often a Function of Group Power•4 minutes
- Gain More Willpower by Acting Like You Have No Willpower•4 minutes
- Lack of Willpower Is Often Just Lack of Sleep and Lack of Food•3 minutes
- The Will to Think About the Long-Term Versus the Short-Term•4 minutes
- How to Get the Most Out of This Course•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- This Unique Period in History for Threats to Your Willpower - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will put the willpower principles you've learned into practice, taking tangible steps toward strengthening your self-control and habit-building strategies. You'll reflect on the key concepts and challenges, ready to move into the next phase of personal growth.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 3 minutes
- Ready to Start Applying Willpower Concepts?•1 minute
- Speak Up Now on What You'd Like to See Improved in This Course•1 minute
- Conclusion to Part 1 on Willpower Key Concepts•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Now That You Have Mastered Willpower Fundamentals, It's Time to Get Serious - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will shift focus to developing strong habits that go beyond relying on willpower alone. You’ll learn practical techniques to create systems and structures that make positive habits automatic. This section introduces unique tools like SelfieSpeak Programming for reinforcing good habits effectively.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 15 minutes
- Quick Win! Create a New Positive Habit Right Now!•3 minutes
- Please Share One Good Habit You Are Trying to Build•1 minute
- Here Is What Is Unique About This Course – SelfieSpeak Programming (SSP)•3 minutes
- Habit Principles Aren't Enough; You Need a System That Doesn't Rely on Willpower•2 minutes
- Start Your Day with a Quick, Easy Habit•2 minutes
- Mix It Up: Easy Habits Next to Hard Habits•1 minute
- Full Disclosure! Let's Get Real•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Part II – Develop Strong Habits - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore how small daily habits can lead to life-changing results. You'll learn how consistent actions build the foundation of success, and how SelfieSpeak Audio can amplify these efforts, helping you stay committed to long-term transformation.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 21 minutes
- Life Is the Sum of Your Daily Habits•5 minutes
- Breakthroughs Come from Daily Mundane Work•6 minutes
- The SelfieSpeak Audio Solution•4 minutes
- Creating Your Own Audios Is Always Better•1 minute
- Your Daily Habits SelfieSpeak Audio•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Life Transformation, One Habit at a Time - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore how using your own voice in audio programming can rewire your brain for lasting change. You'll learn how to create personalized audio content to effortlessly reinforce habits and build self-control, making the process of change much easier.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 22 minutes
- The Easiest Way to Rewire Your Brain•9 minutes
- Passive Brainwashing for You•7 minutes
- Don't Over-Complicate This: Make the Simplest Audio Production Ever•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Your Own Voice Is the Perfect Tool for Building Your Habits•15 minutes
In this module, we will help you identify the most impactful habits that shape your life and success. You'll explore methods like habit stacking to seamlessly incorporate these changes into your day, transforming your life in a way that feels natural and rewarding.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 16 minutes
- Gain Control Over Your #1 Habit Creator•3 minutes
- Identify the #1 Habit That Will Drive Your Success•3 minutes
- Stack Your Habits Daily•3 minutes
- Select Habits That Make You Happy•2 minutes
- Don't Fixate on Bad Habits•1 minute
- Build Your Creation Habits Now•1 minute
- Positive or Negative, Positive and Negative Guidance•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Start Transforming Your Life Now - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore strategies to protect your mental clarity by creating healthy habits around media consumption, digital distractions, and managing information overload. You’ll learn practical techniques to safeguard your brain from modern-day stressors.
What's included
9 videos1 assignment
9 videos•Total 39 minutes
- Creating Healthy Media and Content Consumption Habits•2 minutes
- The Source of Your Pollution•5 minutes
- A News Junkie Is Still a Junkie•5 minutes
- Your Perfect Media Diet•6 minutes
- Best Email Practices•3 minutes
- Cell Phone Hygiene•4 minutes
- Block, Tackle, Turn Off•6 minutes
- Schedule Your Cell Phone Time for Maximum Productivity and Happiness•2 minutes
- SelfieSpeak Audio to Gain Control of Your Cell Phone•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Build Habits to Protect Your Eyes, Ears, and Brain - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will teach you how to cultivate healthy eating habits that improve your physical and mental well-being. By focusing on mindful eating and nutrition, you'll learn to develop lasting food habits that support your long-term health and energy levels.
What's included
22 videos1 assignment
22 videos•Total 95 minutes
- You Can Have Healthy Food Habits•3 minutes
- The Big Overabundance•8 minutes
- It Is OK to Be Hungry Occasionally•5 minutes
- Everything You Need to Know About Eating•4 minutes
- Don't Worry About How You Look to Others, but How Your Body Feels to You•4 minutes
- Most of Us Have to Fight the Battle of the Bulge•2 minutes
- Stop Looking for the Magic Bullet, Pill, or Potion•4 minutes
- There Are No Obese 95-Year-Olds•6 minutes
- Gimmicks Don't Work in the Long Run•8 minutes
- It's Hard to Create or Transform if You Are Stuffing Your Face All Day Long•6 minutes
- There Is No Sugar-Coating It, Everything Is Covered with Sugar These Days•2 minutes
- You Need a Way to Eat in the Real World•2 minutes
- Yes, Fad Diets Will Work in the Short-Term•3 minutes
- Eating with Mindfulness Is the Answer•4 minutes
- Water Is the Go-To Beverage•4 minutes
- Name Your Weight•9 minutes
- Eat Until Full and Stuffed, or Satisfied•4 minutes
- Plan for Big Temptations with a Healthy Snack•2 minutes
- Vitamins or Not•3 minutes
- Weigh Yourself Daily•6 minutes
- Get Ready for Your Own SelfieSpeak Audio for Your Own Food Consumption•2 minutes
- Eat to Live SelfieSpeak Audio•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Develop Healthy Food Habits - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore essential daily health habits that improve your fitness, energy, and mental focus. From nutrition to exercise and stress management, you’ll learn how small changes can make a big difference in your health and well-being.
What's included
10 videos1 assignment
10 videos•Total 48 minutes
- Your Long-Term Health Is Based on Daily Health Habits•1 minute
- Healthy Gym Workouts Are Hard, Health Hygiene Is Easy•5 minutes
- Pain-Free Creation•3 minutes
- Proactive Eating Habits•3 minutes
- Recharging the Batteries for Maximum Performance•14 minutes
- There Is Always Time for Exercise•7 minutes
- Ready to Smile at Your Premier•6 minutes
- Don't Drown in the Sea of Bad Health Advice•4 minutes
- Prepare for Your Health SelfieSpeak Programming•1 minute
- Your SelfieSpeak Health Programming•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Building Strong Health Habits - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on building habits that help you manage material consumption and reduce clutter. You’ll learn how to simplify your environment and focus on what truly adds value to your life, leading to greater mental clarity and peace.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
8 videos•Total 25 minutes
- Strong Habits for Buying Stuff•1 minute
- The Overabundance of Stuff Is Crowding Out Thought•4 minutes
- Kondo Is One Important Piece of the Puzzle•4 minutes
- Easiest Solution: Don't Buy Junk in the First Place•5 minutes
- Exceptions to the No Clutter Rule – Probably Not You•3 minutes
- Throw Stuff Away to Clear Your Thoughts•3 minutes
- Get Ready for Your SelfieSpeak Audio•1 minute
- You Control Your Possessions•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Build Strong Habits for Consuming Stuff - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through the process of creating your own SelfieSpeak programming. Even if you’re not tech-savvy, you'll discover simple steps to create impactful audio content that will reinforce your habits and goals.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 8 minutes
- No Problem If You Hate Technology•3 minutes
- Simple Solutions to Common Problems When Making Your Audios•2 minutes
- Nobody Likes the Sound of Their Own Voice•2 minutes
- Improving Every Single SelfieSpeak Audio•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Simple Tech Steps in Creating Your Own SelfieSpeak Programming - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will teach you how to refine and adapt your SelfieSpeak programming to stay aligned with your evolving goals. You’ll learn how to integrate all your habits into a cohesive daily routine that fosters lasting success.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 10 minutes
- This Is How Long You Should Use SelfieSpeak Programming•3 minutes
- Build the Habit of Continual Improvement•1 minute
- Revise, Edit, Delete, Recreate Your SelfieSpeak Audios•4 minutes
- Put All Your Habits Together Now•1 minute
- Good Luck in Your New Life of Great Daily Habits – Conclusion•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- You Now Have the Power to Control Your Own Habits - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into the daily habits practiced by TJ, offering practical insights and inspiration to help you craft your own routines. You’ll learn how simple daily habits, like journaling and exercise, can drastically improve your life.
What's included
29 videos1 assignment
29 videos•Total 48 minutes
- Practical Examples on How This Stuff Is Done in the Real World•1 minute
- Decluttering Habit•1 minute
- Build Artistic Habits•1 minute
- Build the Comedic Muscle Habit•1 minute
- The Daily Journaling Habit•2 minutes
- Create Something of Lasting Value•2 minutes
- Write One Aphorism•2 minutes
- A Bad Idea Habit to Create Good Ideas•2 minutes
- No Screens 1 Hour Before Bed•2 minutes
- Healthy Snacks Only•2 minutes
- Sugar Is Poison•2 minutes
- Unleash Your Inner Poet•2 minutes
- Communicate with Friends Daily•2 minutes
- Daily Gratitude•2 minutes
- The Daily Meditation Habit•2 minutes
- The Daily Weigh-In•2 minutes
- Listen to My Entire SelfieSpeak Program (SSP) Every Day•1 minute
- The Perfect Exercise, Push-Ups•2 minutes
- The Daily Stretch•1 minute
- Read One Book Per Day•4 minutes
- Turn Off Computer by 5 PM•1 minute
- Empty Email Box•1 minute
- Walk X Steps Per Day•3 minutes
- The Weightlifting Habit•2 minutes
- The Clutter-Free Desk•1 minute
- The Digital Detox Walk•2 minutes
- Running at Full-Blast•2 minutes
- Structure Daily Deep Work Time•1 minute
- Time for You to Create Your Own Daily Habits•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Daily Habits Practiced by TJ - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will show you how to get fit and improve your well-being with simple home workouts. You’ll learn how easy it is to start working out at home and how to make fitness a consistent part of your daily routine.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Quick Win! Let's Do One Rep Now•1 minute
- This Is Why It Is So Hard to Do Home Workouts•3 minutes
- Here Is Why You SHOULD and SHOULD NOT Listen to Me•2 minutes
- This Is How You Get the Most Out of This Course•1 minute
- Home Workouts Can Lead to Better Fitness, Muscle Building, Fat Loss, Weight Loss•1 minute
- The Brushing Your Teeth Philosophy to Home Workouts•1 minute
- The Magic of the 10-Minute Workout•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Part III – You Can Improve Your Fitness and Well-Being with Simple Home Workouts - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will teach you how to build a straightforward exercise program that suits your needs and goals. With simple, effective movements, you’ll learn how to integrate fitness into your life without overwhelming yourself.
What's included
24 videos1 assignment
24 videos•Total 40 minutes
- This Works for Me Because I Am Lazy•1 minute
- Stretch Your Way to Comfort and Keep Soreness Away•2 minutes
- A Weird-Looking Home Exercise That Makes You Feel Tension-Free•2 minutes
- Running Is No Fun, But...•1 minute
- This Will Make You Feel 10 Feet Tall•2 minutes
- Jumping Jacks Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again•1 minute
- Push-Ups Are a Great Workout at Home or Anywhere•3 minutes
- Pull-Ups Can Be Intense!•2 minutes
- Make Your Workouts Fun!•1 minute
- This Is a Fast and Easy Way to Lift Weights at Home•3 minutes
- If You Get Serious About Push-Ups, This Will Protect Your Wrists•1 minute
- The Weight Lifting Habit That Won't Bore You to Death•2 minutes
- No Weights at Home? No Problem•0 minutes
- Your Calf Muscles and Feet Will Never Be the Same•2 minutes
- Be Your Own Thigh Master•1 minute
- Sit-Ups in the Shortest Period Possible•1 minute
- The Right Way to Build Your Biceps•1 minute
- Dumbbell Bench Presses for You•1 minute
- Stretch, Strengthen, and Empower with This Exercise•1 minute
- Lifting Weights for Your Legs and Back•2 minutes
- More Weight Lifting for Your Legs•1 minute
- If You Have Room for a Treadmill...•5 minutes
- Pick the Magic Number of Steps for You and Then Stick to It•2 minutes
- The Easy Way to Get More Steps In at Home•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- An Easy Exercise Program Anyone Can Do - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore how to set up reminders and reinforcement systems that will make your daily workouts automatic. Using tools like SelfieSpeak, you’ll develop the motivation and consistency to keep your fitness routine on track.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videos•Total 20 minutes
- Everybody Else Demands Your Attention – It's Time for You to Command Yourself•6 minutes
- Get Ready to Make Your Own SelfieSpeak Program•4 minutes
- This Is How I Brainwash Myself Into Doing Home Workouts Daily•2 minutes
- Create Your Own SelfieMedia Program – A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words•3 minutes
- Here Is My Own SelfieMedia Program•2 minutes
- SelfieText Programming – Your Checklist•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- How to Remind Yourself Effortlessly to Do Your Home Workout Daily - Assessment•15 minutes
In this final module, we will help you solidify your new home workout routine and ensure that it’s sustainable in the long term. You’ll leave with a personalized workout plan that fits your goals, helping you maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
What's included
5 videos3 assignments
5 videos•Total 5 minutes
- You Have a New Home Workout Habit•1 minute
- You Must Come Up with the Perfect Home Workout – Just for You•2 minutes
- Everything Can Get Strengthened and Improved, Even This Course•1 minute
- The Secret 10-Step Home Workout Solution•2 minutes
- Congratulations and Good Luck to a Lifetime of Good Health•1 minute
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Conclusion – Your New Home Workout Routine - Assessment•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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Willpower is the ability to resist short-term temptations and make decisions that are in line with long-term goals. It plays a crucial role in shaping behaviors, overcoming distractions, and building good habits. In today's world of constant distractions, having strong willpower is more important than ever to maintain focus and self-control, allowing individuals to make progress toward their personal and professional aspirations.
The "Complete Willpower Course - Build Self Control & Good Habits" is designed to help you develop the mental strength needed to build lasting positive habits and overcome distractions. Through various video lessons, you'll learn techniques to strengthen your willpower, control cravings, build healthy routines, and manage your time effectively, all while using innovative strategies like SelfieSpeak Programming (SSP) to reinforce your progress.
Upon completing the course, you'll be equipped with the skills to build and maintain good habits while improving your self-discipline. You'll be able to implement strategies for managing cravings, making healthier lifestyle choices, staying focused on long-term goals, and creating systems that support your personal growth. Additionally, you'll have developed a routine that strengthens both your willpower and your habits over time.
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