The ability to delay gratification is a fundamental skill th... - Walter Mischel

"The ability to delay gratification is a fundamental skill that predicts success in life."

Walter Mischel Success

Psychologist American 1930–2018

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"If you can wait, you can have what you want later."

"The marshmallow test reveals the truth about our capacity for self-regulation."

"Success comes to those who never give up."

"Success is measured by happiness, not money."

"You make your own luck in this world."

"You have to be organized to be successful in anything."