Review
“The discoveries that grew out of the marshmallow studies add up to one of the most insightful research stories in the history of psychology. Whatever it is now, your view of human nature will change profoundly as you read this brilliant book.”―Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking Fast and Slow
“This is an amazing – eye-opening, transformative, riveting – book from one of the greatest psychologists of our time. Mischel delivers the powerful message that self-control can be enhanced, and shows us how!”―Carol S. Dweck, Professor of Psychology, Stanford University, author of Mindset
“The Marshmallow Test, a charmingly told scientific story, makes clear the test is not just about youngsters, but is helpful to us all in the marshmallow moments we face through life. Mischel has written a wonderful book, engaging, enlightening, and profound.”―Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence and Focus
“Walter Mischel is one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century, and The Marshmallow Test will make him one of the most influential in this century, too.”―Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and the author of The Better Angels of Our Nature.
“Expansive, eye-opening…All of the anecdotes here, not to mention the entire chapter on practical applications, provide insight into how we can maximize our willpower¾without overextending its potential….To be human is to grapple with the will: this stimulating book encourages us to make mindful decisions.”―Publishers Weekly
“Mischel uses his impressive experience along with others’ related research in the field to explore the nature-and nurture-of willpower. He explains simply and elegantly the complex neural and cognitive components that affect our ability to self-regulate.”―Success
“This masterwork is a profound and inspiring exploration of the essential question of how we struggle to regulate our own behavior and how we can more frequently win the battle for self-control.”―David Laibson, Department of Economics, Harvard University
“Fast-paced and engaging … An encouraging reminder that, despite all the factors that urge us to indulge, ‘at the end of that causal chain, it is the individual who is the agent of the action and decides when to ring the bell.’ You are ultimately in control of yourself.”
―Wall Street Journal
“The happy revelation of Mischel’s book is that destiny is not determined by a swallowed or unswallowed marshmallow. . . . a book that can show you how to change your behavior: whether it’s finally setting up that pension, cutting your alcohol intake or shunning the marshmallows for good.”
―Evening Standard
“A tour de force . . . It is to be hoped that this book will make [Mischel] as much of a household name as his marshmallows are.”―Times Higher Education
“A fascinating read… In crisp, clear English he explains the latest research and helps readers understand better the surprising results of one the most well-known psychological experiments of all time.”―The Economist
Product details
- ISBN-13: 9780552168861
- Publisher: Corgi
- Published: October 2015
- Pages: 336
- Binding: Paperback
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