Stubbornness: resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
Self-control: the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
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Self-Will - the willful or obstinate persistence in following one’s own desires and opinions.
Self - self is the ego, often identified with the soul or mind as opposed to the body; innermost self
Will - intent, purpose, volition
Motives (intent) Decisions Conduct (behavior)