The Marshmallow Test Is Not An Accurate Prediction Of Success In Life
The Stanford Marshmallow Test experiment taught us to believe there is a simple, direct and accurate link between willpower and self-control, exhibited early on in life and success and health, enjoyed later on. There is, but ... the truth is way more complex than that and we are now beginning to see a far more nuanced picture that makes sense and, also sounds a knell of warning as far as oversimplification of neuroscientific truths is concerned. See what you think by diving in here.
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