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.

Melancholy is not one of my emotions. Quite seriously, I don't do melancholy. It's a miserable way to be.

James Watson summarizes the conclusion: “A predisposition does not a predetermination make.

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.

And you can save more money for retirement. It’s not just about marshmallows.

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 not just about marshmallows.

If you want to know why some kids can wait and others can't, then you've got to think like they think.