The Marshmallow Test - Mastering Self-Control

Key Insights from The Marshmallow Test - Mastering Self-Control

1. The ability to delay gratification, or exert self-control, is a crucial skill that influences our life outcomes, from academic success to general well-being.
2. Self-control is not a fixed trait, but a skill that can be learned and cultivated.
3. Our environment and upbringing significantly impact our ability to delay gratification.
4. The 'hot' and 'cool' system explains our impulsive and reflective behaviors, respectively.
5. Strategies such as distraction, self-talk, and re-framing situations can strengthen our self-control.
6. The ability to delay gratification in early childhood is a significant predictor of success in later...

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