Once you realize that will power is just a matter of learning how to control your attention and thoughts, you can really begin to increase it.
If you can deal with hot emotions, then you can study for the S.A.T. instead of watching television, and you can save more money for retirement. It's… - Walter Mischel
If you can deal with hot emotions, then you can study for the S.A.T. instead of watching television, and you can save more money for retirement. It's…
- Walter Mischel
I made a pact with my three-year-old thumb-sucking daughter that if she stopped sucking her thumb, I would stop sucking my pipe. - Walter Mischel
I made a pact with my three-year-old thumb-sucking daughter that if she stopped sucking her thumb, I would stop sucking my pipe.
James Watson summarizes the conclusion: “A predisposition does not a predetermination make. - Walter Mischel
James Watson summarizes the conclusion: “A predisposition does not a predetermination make.
I have an easy tendency to stumble and fall, which is not a good thing in an 84-year-old guy, so when I brush my teeth, then I do balancing exercises. - Walter Mischel
I have an easy tendency to stumble and fall, which is not a good thing in an 84-year-old guy, so when I brush my teeth, then I do balancing exercises.
In fact, Bill Clinton's an excellent example of what he should be doing when he realizes that he's not invulnerable. He realized two things: his invu… - Walter Mischel
In fact, Bill Clinton's an excellent example of what he should be doing when he realizes that he's not invulnerable. He realized two things: his invu…
Melancholy is not one of my emotions. Quite seriously, I don't do melancholy. It's a miserable way to be. - Walter Mischel
Melancholy is not one of my emotions. Quite seriously, I don't do melancholy. It's a miserable way to be.
If you want to know why some kids can wait and others can't, then you've got to think like they think. - Walter Mischel
If you want to know why some kids can wait and others can't, then you've got to think like they think.
I think the whole point about self-control, the whole point about willpower, is to help people understand that there are endless self-nudge technique… - Walter Mischel
I think the whole point about self-control, the whole point about willpower, is to help people understand that there are endless self-nudge technique…
And you can save more money for retirement. It’s not just about marshmallows. - Walter Mischel
And you can save more money for retirement. It’s not just about marshmallows.
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