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Why You Can’t Finish What You Start: Chris Bailey on the Willpower Myth - Episode 147

Podcast: Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
Published: Feb 24, 2026
Duration seconds: 3580
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Summary

Why is it so easy to set goals but so hard to follow through? In this exclusive conversation, bestselling author Chris Bailey joins us to unpack insights from his new book Intentional, revealing why willpower fails, how to overcome procrastination, and how to restructure your daily actions to turn ambition into meaningful, intentional accomplishment—especially if you’re a fan of Charles Duhigg or James Clear.