As you can now appreciate, willpower is a critical tool in achieving your long-term goals, but it's not something you can rely on endlessly without training and nurturing. Building willpower is like building any other muscle in that it takes time, effort, and consistency. Just as physical strength improves through gradual exercise, mental strength and self- control can be strengthened over time. The key to lasting willpower is cultivating a sustainable habit of mental resilience. This process involves gradual increases in self-control challenges, supporting willpower with healthy lifestyle habits, and ensuring that willpower gets the rest it needs to perform optimally.