Dweck, Professor of Psychology, Stanford University, author of Mindset This marvelous book is unique, and beautifully written from beginning to end.

Mischel delivers the powerful message that self-control can be enhanced, and shows us how!-Carol S. Whatever it is now, your view of human nature will change profoundly as you read this brilliant book.-Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking Fast and Slow This is an amazing - eye-opening, transformative, riveting - book from one of the greatest psychologists of our time. illustrates with solid research and insightful anecdote the most important claim of the book: that self-control can be taught and mastered.-Angela Lee Duckworth, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, and a 2013 MacArthur Foundation Fellow The discoveries that grew out of the marshmallow studies add up to one of the most insightful research stories in the history of psychology.

Seriously, I love it.-Alan Alda, actor, writer, science communication advocate The book weve all been waiting for. Its not only accessible, but very convincing. Stimulating, fun, clear, lively, and drawn from rigorous studies. It is such an addictive treat that I had no self-control in reading it, until I understood that I could actually improve my self-control, and from then on I was in marshmallow heaven. Mischel has written a wonderful book, engaging, enlightening, and profound.-Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence and Focus A fascinating book. Review Quotes a charmingly told scientific story, makes clear the test is not just about youngsters, but is helpful to us all in the marshmallow moments we face through life. With profound implications for the choices we make in parenting, education, public policy and self-care, The Marshmallow Test will change the way you think about who we are and what we can be. But is willpower prewired, or can it be taught? In The Marshmallow Test, Mischel explains how self-control can be mastered and applied to challenges in everyday life - from weight control to quitting smoking, overcoming heartbreak, making major decisions, and planning for retirement. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behavior later in life? The worlds leading expert on self-control, Walter Mischel has proven that the ability to delay gratification is critical for a successful life, predicting higher SAT scores, better social and cognitive functioning, a healthier lifestyle and a greater sense of self-worth. A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. Book Synopsis Renowned psychologist Walter Mischel, designer of the famous Marshmallow Test, explains what self-control is and how to master it.

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