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Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Mental Edge 54: Rethinking Willpower—The Sail Model vs. The Engine Model
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Are you stuck in cycles of extreme motivation followed by burnout? You’re not alone.
In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a powerful framework for rethinking willpower, using the story of a client who shifted from the engine model—forcing himself forward—to the sail model, where willpower feels calmer, more stable, and less fragile.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why the “engine model” of willpower leads to burnout and frustration.
- What the “sail model” is, and how it creates sustainable progress.
- How to stop forcing motivation and start harnessing the energy that’s already there.
If you’re ready to achieve more with less stress and more flow, this episode is for you.
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- Instagram: @tomfoxley
- Website: www.tomfoxley.me
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