Sentence examples for willpower for from inspiring English sources

(It took willpower for Mr. Asimov not to phone in an order for pizza).

It took some luck and a lot of willpower for me to reach the position I hold today.

Foods that persistently elevate blood sugar, like those containing protein or complex carbohydrates, might enhance willpower for longer periods.

The Devils had come a long way since Friday morning, when it took willpower for Zach Parise to avoid reflecting on how they were only a victory away from reaching the finals.

THE patience, ingenuity and willpower for glueing the Greek and Turkish bits of Cyprus back together have eluded local politicans and a string of western envoys for nearly 24 years.

On the other hand, if you need to study for a big exam, it might be smart to let the housecleaning slide to conserve your willpower for the more important job.

These corps each draw from different emotions, corresponding with the seven colors of the rainbow (red for rage, orange for avarice, yellow for fear, green for willpower, blue for hope, indigo for compassion and violet for love).

A successful workforce investment system is likely to be one that reduces complexity and the need for willpower from the perspective of workers, and relies less heavily on well-informed, patient participants for its smooth operation and success.

Surely this describes his bootstrap and willpower solutions for poverty and drug treatment, and especially his business philosophy.

The proposed slogans include "available without a prescription," "resistance is futile," "legal in all 50 states," "cheaper than a shrink" and "willpower is for wimps".

Making several resolutions at once, then, could be self-defeating; if you're using energy to work on one, you'll probably have less willpower available for all of them.