Willpower is what separates us from the animals. It’s the capacity to restrain our impulses, resist temptation - do what’s right and good for us in the long run, not what we want to do right now. It’s central, in fact, to civilization.
To be accurate, animals also have will power, although to be a limited extent. A dog can learn tricks , so can a lion. I am sure they are tempted to just run away from there, but the result is not good. They cannot however see where they want to be 5 years in the future.
Will power is about pushing yourself to do what needs to be done today for a better future. The question is how far can you see in the future , and for how long can you sustain the grind for delayed gratification. Habit is a magical trick , but if its combined with conscious will power it can yield magical results.
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