Willpower is the unquantifiable resource of self-discipline that everyone uses to do something they naturally resist doing. ## Is willpower a resource? Eyal advises us to think of willpower as something that is infinite, like an emotion, rather than a resource that can run out. That way, you're less inclined to use it an excuse not to do something. [^eyal] While I agree that it would be ideal if it were limitless, I'm not convinced that merely _wishing it_ makes it so. [^eyal]: Eyal, N. (2019). _Indistractable: How to control your attention and choose your life._ BenBella Books. [[Shortform-Indistractable|Shortform highlights]] and [[sources/Book/Indistractable|Literature notes]].