will power

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The strength of will to carry out one's decisions, wishes, or plans.

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will power - the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

self-command, self-possession, willpower, self-will, self-control, possession

firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolve, firmness, resolution - the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

nerves - control of your emotions; "this kind of tension is not good for my nerves"

presence of mind - self-control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency

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