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    Increasing Willpower: Modified Rubicon Method
    Increasing Willpower: Modified Rubicon Method
    Increasing Willpower: Modified Rubicon Method
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    Increasing Willpower: Modified Rubicon Method

    By Rick Dearman

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    Increasing Willpower - 5 Star Reviews:
    "Great Book Must Read, May 8, 2012 By Jared Keanu (OR, USA)

    I have been absolutely amazed by the results I have gotten from this book. I've given up smoking after reading this book and haven't had a cigarette in over three weeks! That is the longest time that I've ever given up. The author gives a lot of cool exercises for you to do that build your willpower, and then a method for planning accomplishments.
    One of the exercises made me two new friends. The author asks you to give three compliments per day for a week. You wouldn't believe the positive responses I had during that week!"

    ---
    Did you know more people quit smoking cold-turkey than by any other method?

    In 1986, the American Cancer Society reported: "Over 90% of the estimated 37 million people who have stopped smoking in this country since the Surgeon General’s first report linking smoking to cancer have done so unaided."

    Willpower helps more people quit than all the best efforts of the pharmaceutical industry. Weight-loss, organizational skills, reaching goals are all reliant on the willpower of the person. But how can you increase your willpower?

    This book outlines a simple system to increase willpower and self-control. It shows the reader how to start with simple exercises to strengthen your willpower. It details a complete method called "The Modified Rubicon Method" which allows your to create a easy formula for accomplishing goals. You can:

    - Improve your health: lose weight, exercise more, eat better, drink less
    alcohol, quit smoking

    - Improve your finances: get out of debt, save money

    - Improve your career: get a better job

    - Improve your education: improve grades, get a better education, learn
    something new (such as a foreign language)

    - Improve yourself: become more organized, reduce stress, be less grumpy,
    manage time, be more independent, perhaps watch less television

    All of the goals above share a common requirement. Willpower.

    The author uses the latest in neurological and psychological research to show you the pitfalls of traditional methods of self-control and how to avoid them. You are shown how to avoid "willpower fatigue" and increase your self-control.

    You can discover how to create an effective action plan which allows you to focus your energy on your goals and to develop a system of feedback to monitor your progress.
    The Modified Rubicon Method is a step-by-step approach based on the "Rubicon model of action phases" (Heckhausen,1987b; Heckhausen & The Gollwitzer, 7986, 1987) a psychological model for goal orientated behaviour which encompasses goal setting and goal striving.

    The Rubicon model is a metaphor passing a point-of-no-return and is an allusion to Julius Caesar's decision to march his army across the Rubicon river and bring the Roman Republic into civil war.

    The Modified Rubicon Method shows you how to achieve your goals, break bad habits, and enhance your self-regulation. “Increasing Willpower” is illustrated throughout with numerous and progressive exercises to help you increase your self-control. Because the method is simple and intuitive it is easy to remember and easy to use.

    The method has a straight-forward four part structure:
    1) Pre-Commencement
    a) Deliberation
    b) Planning
    2) Post-Commencement
    a) Acting
    b) Evaluating

    Once you know how to cultivate your willpower, and track your efforts, you'll hit your targets with amazing efficiency. Success is a journey, not a destination. Let “Increasing Willpower” start you off on your journey to success.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRick Dearman
    Release dateJun 30, 2012
    ISBN9780956399489
    Increasing Willpower: Modified Rubicon Method
    Author

    Rick Dearman

    Rick Dearman (1964 - ) is a prolific author who has written extensively across multiple genres. Born in Newark, Ohio, Rick spent 10 years in the USAF before relocating to Britain, where he currently resides in Chelmsford with his partner and beloved dog. With a passion for storytelling and an imaginative mind, Rick has created captivating works in the realms of fantasy, action, and more.Rick's literary journey began with non-fiction works available on Amazon, covering topics such as problem-solving, language learning, and meditation. However, his true calling lies in the realm of fantasy. Rick has launched two popular fantasy series, namely "Frontiersman" and "Librarian," which have enchanted readers with their immersive world-building and memorable characters.In addition to his fantasy series, Rick Dearman has delved into other genres, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and research. His action-packed series follows the adventures of a former French Foreign Legion soldier, providing an authentic and gripping narrative.Beyond writing, Rick Dearman finds joy in reading, exploring new places, and spending quality time with family and friends. With an insatiable appetite for knowledge, Rick hosts the Autodidactic podcast, serving as both producer and podcaster. The podcast caters to self-learners and polymaths, offering valuable tips and methods for learning.Furthermore, Rick is an accomplished speaker and language learning enthusiast. He holds the esteemed position of administrator on a popular language learning forum, where he actively contributes his expertise. On his YouTube channel, Rick shares insightful tips, tricks, and information on language learning, writing, and other subjects that pique his interest. His dedication to self-study and becoming an Autodidactic is also showcased through his podcast.In total, Rick Dearman has written over twenty books under his own name or as a ghostwriter. With a diverse background ranging from being a cook and dishwasher to an aircraft mechanic and IT manager, Rick brings a wealth of life experiences and knowledge to his writing. His fiction works are known for their thrilling plots and action-packed storytelling.Throughout his journey, Rick's passion for learning has been evident. He has taught himself French, Italian, and numerous computer languages, highlighting his relentless pursuit of knowledge.Whether you're seeking high fantasy adventures, heart-pounding action, or valuable insights into language learning and self-study, Rick Dearman's writings offer a diverse range of experiences to captivate and inspire readers.

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    • 5/5
      Great book on how to develop and increase will power. Give very straightforward exercises for the reader to practice.
    • 5/5
      very good and practical book with clear and proven tactics and strategies to conquer anything. I've read many similar books and have learned and applied this book too. recommended.
    • 5/5
      To the point, effective, well sourced by a practioner, vs a researcher



      Big fan of the book, been looking for something that doesn't take 100 pages to make a single point and this helped to
      1. Develop a firm understanding and
      2. Prescribe a path forward

      I wasnt looking for legnthy case studies and research dialogues which was perfect for this book.

      I'm a fan of how it was planned and structured very intuitively, and the clear definition of the ideas

      It's clear the author took the time to explain the ideas as he internalized them as opposed to forcing his own interpretations and new theory as a 'thought leader'

      Big fan, very effective as a guide for someone looking to improve themselves

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    Increasing Willpower - Rick Dearman

    Increasing Willpower - The Modified Rubicon Method

    Published by Rick Dearman at Smashwords

    Copyright 2012 by Rick Dearman

    © Rick Dearman 2011

    XGI Publications

    36 Danbury Vale, Danbury

    Chelmsford, Essex

    CM3 4LA

    First published in Great Britain in 2011 by XGI Publications.

    Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, this publication may only be reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form or by any means, with the prior permission in writing of the publishers. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside these terms should be sent to the publishers at the above mentioned address.

    You must not circulate this book in any other binding or cover and you must impose this same condition on any acquirer.

    © Rick Dearman 2011 The right of Rick Dearman to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data data is available.

    Publisher’s Note

    This book was designed to provide information on the increase of personal willpower and self-control. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher and the author are not engaged in the rendering of medical advice or other professional services.

    This book is not a medical text and its purpose is to educate and entertain. If expert advice or assistance is required the services of a competent professional should be sought.

    It is not the purpose of this manual to reprint all information that is otherwise available to the author, readers and/or publishers, but instead to complement, amplify and supplement other texts. You are encouraged to read all available material and tailor the information to your individual need.

    Every possible effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this book is accurate at the time of going to press, and the publishers and authors cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions, however caused. The author and publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility for loss or damage occasioned to any person or entity acting, or refraining from action, as a result of the material in this publication.

    Dedication

    To all the people who have taken the time to read and correct my errors and omissions. Thank you all. To my family I want to extend a special thank you for all your support.

    Jane, my lovely wife.

    Emily, Catherine, Hannah, my wonderful daughters.

    (High Five Emily!)

    I Keep six honest serving-men:

    (They taught me all I knew)

    Their names are What and Where and When

    And How and Why and Who.

    I send them over land and sea,

    I send them east and west;

    But after they have worked for me,

    I give them all a rest.

    I let them rest from nine till five.

    For I am busy then,

    As well as breakfast, lunch, and tea,

    For they are hungry men:

    But different folk have different views:

    I know a person small--

    She keeps ten million serving-men,

    Who get no rest at all!

    She sends ’em abroad on her own affairs,

    From the second she opens her eyes--

    One million Hows, two million Wheres,

    And seven million Whys!

    from The Elephant’s Child by Rudyard Kipling

    Preface

    Let me discuss my experience with willpower and its use in my personal life. I was plagued throughout my early life with a lack of willpower. Often this manifested itself as procrastination, laziness, smoking, overeating, oversleeping, and the inability to resist temptation. I have struggled to overcome these weaknesses and although I am not perfect in the last ten years I have:

    stopped smoking (cold turkey).

    completed two marathons and one half marathon (running almost 500 miles in training before each one).

    written eight books while commuting 20 hours a week and holding down a full-time job.

    got out of bed at 4 o’clock each morning to write.

    stopped eating meat and become a vegetarian.

    Willpower is something required by everyone and I don’t claim to have more than anyone else. But I have learned how to increase my willpower in the last ten years. The willpower I have is now stronger and lasts longer through repeated exercise. I’ve consistently worked to increase my willpower and self-discipline over a number of years and the benefits are paying off.

    The human race has learned more about the workings of the brain in the last five years than in the previous one hundred, and research continues to move forward at a phenomenal rate. Cutting edge research has shown us:

    self-control is more important than IQ.

    the human brain can create new brain cells regardless of age. A process known as neurogenesis which started with research on the ability of adult songbirds to learn new songs which showed their brains created new cells. Subsequent research has confirmed human neurogenesis [A] [A] http://www.sfn.org/index.aspx?pagename=brainbriefings_adult_neurogenesis

    human beings can enter a state known as Flow a single-minded immersion and represents perhaps the ultimate in harnessing the emotions in the service of performing and learning first documented by psychologist

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