Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science (A Guide for Sinners, Quitters, and Procrastinators)
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Harnessing the power of self-control for people who like cake, hate push-ups, and aren't robots
Admittedly, self-control may be the least-coveted fruit of the Spirit. But the truth is that people who are successful at self-control have freer, happier lives, and we all want that. After all, our bad habits-from the slight to the serious-bring with them a host of negative emotions, take up our time, and keep us from being the best version of ourselves.
Sure, self-control is hard, but it doesn't have to be that hard. Your Future Self Will Thank You is a compassionate and humorous guide to reclaiming your willpower based on the Bible and brain science. It shares proven, practical strategies for success, as well as biblical principles that will help you along the way. Whether you want to lose a few pounds, conquer addiction, or kick your nail-biting habit, this book will help you get motivated, stay motivated, and achieve your goals. Get the help you need to be freer, happier, and more successful. Your future self will thank you!
Drew Dyck
Drew Nathan Dyck is managing editor of Leadership Journal, a publication of Christianity Today. His work has been featured in USA Today, The Huffington Post, and The Washington Times. He is a frequent speaker at pastor conferences and on TV and radio programs in the US and Canada. He holds an M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He lives with his wife, Grace, and son, Athanasius, in the Chicago area.
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Reviews for Your Future Self Will Thank You
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5If you want to talk about religion so much put it on the title as even as a Christian this is way over the top.
Don’t start saying religious people are more self controlled either as we have seen a lot of examples where this isn’t the case and I’ve not seen any research to suggest this1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An amazing book thought me alot about self control really enjoyed it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What A Fantastic Book on a topic which many have taken it from an ascetic view. When we see self-control we see "us in action" but we hardly finish the rest of the sentence, "by GOD'S Power."
The call to surrender is a common reminder in this book. Why go on fighting when surrender is the way to begin, just like the AA 1 step of 12 steps plan. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book! Will definitely refer back to it. Totally recommend!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A breath of fresh air to the typical self-help books. Rather than just focusing on our human efforts, it talked about on our brokenness, sin nature, and how God can help us change. I most likely will listen again and take more notes the second time around.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A read that changed my heart and the way I think and process
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Grab this book if you want to learn about the invisible virtue of self- control.
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