The Marshmallow Test Why SelfControl Why SelfControl is the Engine of Success

A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behavior later in life? The world's leading expert on self-control, Walter Mischel has proven that the ability to delay gratification is critical for a successful life. But is willpower prewired, or can it be taught?