Moderation is Harder: Why You Pick the Wrong Self-Control Strategy
Founders default to abstinence, but Dr. Kentaro Fujita argues moderation is often tougher and more effective. Pick the right strategy for your goals.
Master Self Control & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Kentaro Fujita
With Andrew Huberman, Dr. Kentaro Fujita · Sunday, May 17, 2026
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Kentaro Fujita discuss the science of self-control and motivation. They delve into the famous Marshmallow Test, exploring its validity and the learnable strategies for delayed gratification. The conversation also covers the debate around willpower depletion, the importance of intrinsic motivation, and practical tools like the "self-control toolkit," "knowing your whys," and the strategic use of abstinence versus moderation for achieving short and long-term goals.
Use 'Whys' to Hijack Self-Control: Fujita's Hot Cognition Trick
Stop relying on weak willpower. Dr. Kentaro Fujita shows founders how to activate deep emotional 'whys' to beat temptation and achieve goals.
Fujita: The "Sacredness" in Mundane Tasks Is Your Real Fuel
Forget constant excitement. Dr. Kentaro Fujita explains ikigai: how finding meaning in your most repetitive tasks fuels sustained effort and well-being.
Love Your Work? You Might Be Getting Underpaid.
Huberman Lab guest Dr. Kentaro Fujita reveals how intrinsic motivation, while powerful, can make you a target for exploitation. Learn to protect your value.
Marshmallow Test Debunked: Self-Control Is a Learnable Skill
Huberman Lab's Dr. Kentaro Fujita reveals the Marshmallow Test's true lesson: self-control isn't innate, it's a teachable strategy. Master it for ambitious goals.
Your Belief About Willpower Isn't Just Theory, It's How It Works
Huberman and Fujita discuss whether willpower depletes. New science reveals your belief about self-control, not just its limits, dictates your capacity.