If you want to know why some kids can wait and others can't, then you've got to think like they think.
Walter MischelIf 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 not just about marshmallows.
Walter MischelJames Watson summarizes the conclusion: “A predisposition does not a predetermination make.
Walter MischelOnce 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.
Walter Mischel