Every setback is an opportunity to practice the skill of sel... - Walter Mischel

"Every setback is an opportunity to practice the skill of self-compassion combined with renewed commitment."

Walter Mischel Perseverance

Psychologist American 1930–2018

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

"What you do is determined by what you think about."

"Self-control is the engine of human achievement."

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

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."