The Willpower Podcast

You have a day off. You finish your morning routine. And suddenly you go... now what? Then tonight you lie down and your eyes pop open. All the racing thoughts come back. Everything I haven't done yet. I've been caught in this loop more times than I can count. So I found the tiniest action that breaks you out of it. Tonight, after you brush your teeth, spend one minute writing in a noteboo...

What if improving your focus, energy, and self-discipline was as simple as keeping a water bottle within reach? In this solo episode, I share one of the simplest yet most overlooked habits for improving focus, energy, and willpower: keeping water within reach. Most people think hydration requires tracking ounces, setting reminders, or forcing themselves to drink more. But what if the secret is sim...

Phones are causing a lot of harm and most of us aren't taking it seriously enough. In this episode of the Willpower Podcast, William breaks down why something as simple as charging your phone outside your bedroom can change how you interface with your phone, your mornings, and your entire day. This isn't about quitting your phone or promising never to use it again. It's about environmental control...

Track your habits with the Grooves App — https://mygrooves.onelink.me/elix  Join the Grooves Community on Skool — https://www.skool.com/grooves/about Most people spend all their energy trying to fall asleep better. But by the time you're lying awake at night, you're already 20 steps behind. In this episode of the Willpower Podcast, William (me) breaks down why the fix for bad sleep, low en...

Track your habits with the Grooves App — https://mygrooves.onelink.me/elix  Join the Grooves Community on Skool — https://www.skool.com/grooves/about What if the single biggest thing holding back your sleep, your energy, and your willpower has nothing to do with your mindset — and everything to do with when you stop eating? In this solo episode of the Willpower Podcast, I break down the very first...

What does it take to rewire your mind and your life from the inside out? This episode stopped me in my tracks. I sat down with Chris Harris, internationally known as The Warrior Maker. Elite military combat trainer. Executive coach. Keynote speaker. Bestselling author of 7 Rivals of Leadership. 25 years teaching close quarters combat to Special Forces units around the world. Then he took that same...

Most people who want to change their lives are already consuming the right content. They're reading the books, taking the courses, listening to the podcasts. And still nothing changes. In Episode 103, I sits down with Erin, habit coach and author of "Do the Thing," to get to the bottom of why. Erin has spent nearly 18 years in the coaching space and 7 years running the Habit Coach Pr...

In this Willpower Podcast Episode, Chris Ryan — former Lululemon Mirror trainer and founder of the Chris Ryan Fitness app — breaks down exactly how he structures his day, balances family life with running a business from home, and what discipline actually means in real life. Chris shares how he went from training high-level executives in New York City to building his own fitness platform after his...

Feeling overwhelmed with a million things to do? In this solo episode, we break down the simplest — yet most powerful — fix: a good old-fashioned to-do list. But that's just the start. We also get into something darker — how AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude Code are making work insanely fun and stimulating, but might actually be rewiring our brains in ways we're not ready for. Constant dop...

On episode 100, I bring back one of the very first guests on the show. We talk about what the past two years have really looked like — new careers, an ultramarathon, injuries, and the grind of figuring out adult life. But the real conversation is about connection: why men default to isolation, how to build social time into your routine, and what it actually means to be present with people. To supp...

Welcome back! This week we have Barbara McAfee as our guest. Feel better and know why with the Grooves app: https://mygrooves.app Barbara McAfee is a voice coach, author, speaker, and performer with over 30 years of experience helping people unlock their full voice, blending practical vocal techniques with powerful tools for authentic, flexible, and unforgettable self-expression. Website: https://...

In this solo episode, I share a raw look into my current journey—balancing health, productivity, and building startups. From quitting caffeine to improving sleep and dialing in daily habits, I break down what actually moves the needle. I also dive into how AI is shaping focus, why real user feedback is everything when building products, and what it takes to stay consistent long enough to win. This...

Welcome back! This week the focus is on caffeine withdrawing, running in the evening, and things not going according to plan. To support, give the Grooves app a download and see what it can do for you https://mygrooves.app Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Impact of Sleep on Wellness 03:39 Caffeine Withdrawal and Motivation Challenges 10:06 Strategies for Overcoming Decision Paralysis 11:53 Enhancing U...

Welcome back. This week I have another solo episode where I talk about moving, getting more guests on, and a method I'm trying to use to build sustained happiness. Check out Grooves to build up your happy deposits: https:mygrooves.app Chapters 00:00 The Unconscious Mind and Creativity 05:35 Embracing Change and New Beginnings 11:23 Building Community Through Grooves 16:46 Understanding Brain C...

Welcome back! This week I have some fun stuff to talk about, from my current living situation to how I'm trying to progress along my goals. Check out Grooves to lock in your own routine: https://mygrooves.app Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Transition: Moving and Its Challenges 02:30 Creating New Associations: The Importance of First Impressions 04:52 The Dopamine Dilemma: Talking vs. Doing 10:0...

Welcome back to the podcast! This weeks guest is Lars Arendt. Lars built an app about 15 years ago that he works on and maintains to this day. Check it out here: https://wayoflifeapp.com/ Use WABISABI for 50% off an annual subscription. A subscription is not required to use the app. Chapters 00:00 The Birth of a Life Improvement App 02:38 Tracking Habits: The Importance of Measurement 05:23 Naviga...

Welcome back! Another solo episode this week. Try Grooves to optimize your routines for feeling good: https://mygrooves.app Today I talk about sleep, meditation, and a bunch of other bullshit. Hope you enjoy. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Sleep 09:37 Rethinking Willpower 22:33 Building Social Connections

This week we’ve got another solo episode. I came at this with no ideas, and walked away with some interesting topics (to me). First, check out Grooves: https://mygrooves.app . Build the routine that makes you feel the way you’ve always wanted to. In the episode I discuss my decision to decision to delete podcast platforms from my phone (unironically, at first). Then I get into some topics around A...

What's up all! Back with another episode, this week on dopamine and why feeling excited is relative to what you're doing holistically. Try out Grooves to improve your life: https://mygrooves.app Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Focus on Dopamine 00:55 The Impact of High Stimulation on Dopamine 01:53 The Allure of Instant Gratification 02:38 The Reset Power of Low-Stimulation Activities 03:1...

Check out Grooves to understand why you feel the way you do: mygrooves.app This week is another solo episode. I reflect on my week and some of the things I’ve been struggling with and moving towards. Hope you enjoy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and AI Agent Experiments 01:04 Potential and Limitations of AI Agents 01:59 Using Voice Notes and AI for Tasks 02:25 Risks and Safety in AI Usage 03:08 Runn...

Back with a solo episode this week! I shaved my head and set some new goals for my birthday. Check out Grooves to track your habits: https://mygrooves.app Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 06:49 Navigating Stress and Urgency in Business 06:55 Holistic Life Habits and Goal Setting 12:46 The Importance of Holistic Wellness 17:11 Prioritizing Relationships and Personal Growth 21:25 Fit...

This weeks guest is Eli Singer, Founder of Offline Now. Offline Now helps individuals get professional help with screen stress by targeting the root cause. Find out more. Read his book. Check out Grooves to understand your habits: https://mygrooves.app In this conversation we talked all about screens, and his uncommon approach to fixing screen dependence. Rather than fixating on the symptom (scree...

This weeks guest is Chris Spellman. Check out Chris ( & his wife)'s dystopian series: https://spellmanbooks.com/ Find Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cspellman/ Check out my app to build habits that work for you: https://mygrooves.app In this conversation we talked a lot about writing. I'm ever-interested in the world of writing fiction, so I had lots of questions, even some after we stoppe...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week I have another solo episode for you all. ⁠⁠Check out the Grooves app .⁠⁠ Grooves helps you understand how the little actions you take every day change the landscape of your internal experience. This week I'm announcing some new life I'm hoping to bring to the podcast. I'm looking to update the overall theme of the show to "Big ideas, broken i...

This week is another solo episode. I started this one with almost no direction, but I feel like I ended somewhere meaningful. I started with a reflection on a recent cruise, then got into some of my thoughts experiences with the tools of Cal Newport as it comes to reducing phone use and building a meaningful life alongside today's technology. Hope you enjoy. 00:00 Introduction: Going Off the C...