Definition of "willpower" []

• The strength of will to carry out one's decisions, wishes, or plans. (noun)

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• "Indeed, any attempt to alter compulsive or addictive behaviour by willpower is not only doomed to failure, but highly-destructive to the psychological wellbeing of the client."
• "The idea of exercising willpower is seen in military boot camp, where recruits are trained to overcome one challenge after another."
• "I would argue that, in addition to diet and exercise, willpower is also required."