Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science (A Guide for Sinners, Quitters, and Procrastinators)

This is a wonderful book, I can not stop reading this book once I get started. Arthur is very funny and witty, some self-humor really made this an interesting read. To the Arthur, your future self will also thank you for this book.

This book gave me a lot of things to think about, and identified things I can change. I've already incorporated making prayer and bible reading a habit.

Much like self control, nothing about this book screams with a lot of sexy sizzle or pizzazz. But it’s full of good research and helpful ideas delivered in an approachable way. Worth the read.

I am grateful that Drew wrote this book. This book excels in three things:1. Establishing self control as central to any Christian who wants to live faithfully. He establishes that self-control is a biblical trait and a fruit of the Spirit which Christians should seek to cultivate through effort and the power of the Spirit. He argues well for the foundational nature of self-control in the struggle for sanctification and growth as a person.2. Describing the effects of sin on self-control. Drew explains the fallenness of human nature well. We are "bent" toward lack of control and lack of discipline. We need new life in Christ and the power of God to change us from the inside and to make our efforts at self-control fruitful.3. Marking out the proper goals for self-improvement. So many people approach "self-help" or self-improvement books with the idea of improving their focus, habits, or lifestyle so that they can be happy and successful and rich. Drew points out that people who pursue self-improvement with these motives often destroy their lives and alienate their families with their self-focus. He looks at the two greatest commandments and reminds us that we should seek to improve ourselves with two simple goals in mind: love God and love others. We ought pursue personal growth so that we can love God more deeply and love our neighbors more effectively.I am grateful that Drew wrote this book, and I commend it to you.

The headline might sound like I came in with super low expectations, and that was kind of true. I was just not that excited about the topic and (self-righteously) generally love longer, more scholarly Christian books. But I follow Drew on Twitter and he constantly has me cracking up, so I figured I would give his book a shot. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable, convicting books I've ever read.You can tell that Drew did a ton of research and selectively chose only the most helpful anecdotes, studies and insights to share - keeping the book short and easy to read. It was a humbling reminder that not every great Christian book needs to be 500 pages with 80 pages of footnotes! The most powerful part about the book though was how the author let his unique voice shine though. Rarely does a book ever cause me to smile while I'm reading it, even if I think a line is particularly witty. This book had me laughing out loud on multiple occasions. Drew is self-deprecating, hilarious and incredibly vulnerable. More than anything, the practical guidance, scriptural insights, scientific research and inspiring stories have really helped me to re-evaluate my own self-control and shined a light on the areas of my life that were held captive by a lack of self-control. I will definitely re-read this and I highly recommend this book to anyone.

One of those books that everybody should read. It addresses so many pitfalls, questions about self control, willpower, habits, failures, properly understanding God's grace (not cheap grace), His strength, and His expectations, and it ultimately points to an amazing life of hope and joy glorifying God through the journey, each day of our lives.

I stumbled across this gem while looking for something else and I am SO GLAD I did. This book is so good. I went back to read it a second time so I could highlight key quotes and sections and make notes. I always find when authors write in their own experience in using the advice to be very brave. Your success or failure is out there for everyone to see. But, it serves a grand purpose of making the reader feel camaraderie - it’s so easy to feel alone in our failure because no one wants to talk about it. Mr. Dyck TALKS ABOUT IT and it’s awesome! This books is also so easy to read and just keep going and going and going - I found it difficult to put down. We all struggle with self-control, whether we want to admit it or not, and this is the perfect read to help get you to recognize it and work toward gaining more of it.Not only is this a study of self-control, but it’s a BIBLICAL study of self-control. While the author consults many earthly experts and research, it’s the Godly research that really brings it home. Well done! Give it a read.

If you are frustrated that you do not do what you want to do, start here. This is a nice primer on self-control and habit formation from a biblical perspective.Pros:- Roots self-control in something ultimately more motivating than self-actualization. That was an early move in his book, and I think it was a smart (and biblical) one.- Author is one of us: he's not an expert at self-control, but is right in the thick of trying to grow that discipline. You won't feel shamed or discouraged by him that you're not awesome.- Easy to read. The author's command of language is strong, and his chapters are easy and enjoyable to get through.- Many good quotes, studies, stories, etc. Keeps it interesting and memorable.Cons- For those looking for a deeper read, this may not be the book for you. But I think this book is meant to be a primer, and in that case it succeeds. If you want something *super* focused on habit formation, I highly recommend Atomic Habits, by James Clear. Pair that with Henri Nouwen's "Selfless Way of Christ" and you have a powerful combo for going deeper on the two main contentions of Drew's book.

Das Buch hält, was es verspricht. Es holt jeden da ab, wo er steht. Man fühlt sich verstanden und zugleich herausgefordert. Ich konnte beim Lesen schon die Veränderung spüren. Zum ersten Mal habe ich in Bereichen (Süßigkeiten) Durchbrüche erlebt im Bereich Selbstkontrolle.

Wow. The timing of me reading this book couldn't have been better for my spiritual life--for my family life--for my writing life. Just when I was freed from a tight schedule I found myself floundering to make wise use of my newly-found, free time. The motivation, inspiration, and scientific evidence in this book helped me make the changes I needed. Hence, here I am writing a review instead of falling into the abyss of social media like I was prone to do before I took more charge of my day. This book is a pleasant answer to my prayer: "Help me, dear Lord, get done what You want me to get done."Drew Dyck generously shares funny and poignant stories from his own life so that reader trusts what he's saying is truth. This book isn't a sermon, it's an act of service for anyone who wants to live a life that follows Christ's calling.Drew makes us laugh while grabbing our attention to not fritter our lives away giving into feel good temptations that don't leave us feeling good. He gently encourages us to raise the level of our self-control bit by bit so we don't bite off more than we're ready for.Even though I was already moderate in most areas of my life, this book helped me reach for higher ground instead of camping out on a plateau that prevented me from being all that God wants me to be.Thank you, Drew Dyck, for writing a bold and brave book that lives up to its title.

Drew Dyck has written a great book that connects Biblical principles with scientific understanding when it comes to self-control. This attribute is valued by biblical writers and somewhat misunderstood by todays Christians. Drew’s research, vulnerability and Biblical understanding create a manuscript that is unique and should be of interest to todays leaders. Self-control does not mean you are regulating God’s role in your life to second place, it is the exact opposite - it is not always about us! Part spiritual warfare, part willpower muscles, part healthy habits and discipline. Drew takes us down a path that includes help with digital devices and understanding our capacity to be an addict.

This book is fantastic. Still working through it, but this book is a message the church needs to hear. The process of our salvation is so much more than just an initial first time commitment. The process of working out our salvation with God is a beautiful part of the Gospel that this book so beautifully unpacks.As a recovering drug addict, many of the truths of renewing our habits and experiencing self control through surrender are ones that I have personally experienced.This is not your typical self-help book. This is one that is routed with a strong theological foundation that gives room for psychological truths.Thanks Drew !!

This book is informative and clearly written. I had several "Ah-ha!" moments as I read it, and I have used it's wisdom to take action for which I believe my future self really will thank me.