“How we vote on policy issues, for example, is influenced by whether we attribute economic and achievement inequalities primarily to genetic or environmental forces. If the differences are due to nature, society may decide to take pity on the unfortunates… — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
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… — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
“In July 2012, in San Jose, California, twenty-one people had to be treated for burns after attempting to walk on hot coals, as inspired… — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
I think the whole point about self-control, the whole point about willpower, is to help people understand that there are endless self-nudge techniques that… — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
In fact, Bill Clinton's an excellent example of what he should be doing when he realizes that he's not invulnerable. He realized two things:… — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
I have an easy tendency to stumble and fall, which is not a good thing in an 84-year-old guy, so when I brush my… — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
James Watson summarizes the conclusion: “A predisposition does not a predetermination make. — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
Once you realize that will power is just a matter of learning how to control your attention and thoughts, you can really begin to… — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
I made a pact with my three-year-old thumb-sucking daughter that if she stopped sucking her thumb, I would stop sucking my pipe. — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
“How we vote on policy issues, for example, is influenced by whether we attribute economic and achievement inequalities primarily to genetic or environmental forces.… — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
Melancholy is not one of my emotions. Quite seriously, I don't do melancholy. It's a miserable way to be. — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
And you can save more money for retirement. It’s not just about marshmallows. — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
If you want to know why some kids can wait and others can’t, then you’ve got to think like they think, — Walter Mischel Copy Share Image
