How to Conquer Impulses and Find Freedom

We all have impulses. While it may seem somewhat harmless to give in to them in the short term (it's probably true one extra slice of cake won't kill you), the pattern of giving in to one "harmless" urge after another has serious long-term consequences to your life. 

In this Google Talk, Barry Michels explores why our impulses have so much power, why we give in, and why just saying, "No!" doesn't work. He also teaches the Black Sun Tool to delay gratification and discusses the three rewards of self-restraint.




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