The Marshmallow Test: Understanding Self-control and How To Master It | 
Only 2 1/2 hours until jet for #24b42020 I enjoy the holidays in Hamburg (Germany) with my sweetheart. There is only little time for book and audio book (tagged).
pickI'm reading from a personal and teaching motivation. This read has some key take away concepts that makes one reflect on how to improve self-control. There are many practical ideas to employ and are reasoned with scientific rational that anyone can access.
pickI really enjoyed this more than I was expecting to. Partly because I‘ll listen to anything Alan Alda reads to me (note to self: rewatch MASH), but also because I thought it had just the right mix of science, personal anecdote and advice that made it feel more substantial than a self help book. Really interesting
This has been sitting on my audible for ages and I‘m trying to work through my tbr on a mini two week book buying ban. I can‘t honestly remember exactly why I bought it and im not ~mega~ excited about it but hoping it‘ll be interesting.
I also read non-fiction books. #willpower
Totally not gonna stuff my face with marshmallows while reading this😏😁
#self-control #instantordelayedgratification
#canyoutellthatI'mapsychmajor?😜
pickA solid, research-backed book of human psychology, this starts with the exploration of how self-control in childhood translates to success in adulthood. However, it also explores coping mechanisms in life situations and how to work with and change how we respond, i.e. this is not hard wired. Some will find this too technical, but if you enjoy psychology, I strongly recommend it.
Scary (interesting?) idea. Environment influencing genetics influencing environment. Does it explain aspects of our now?
The marshmallow test was mentioned in my last book (Perfect Little World) and I just happened to have this, so I thought I'd read it next. It's about the outcome of a study started in the 60s about self control in preschool and thereafter and it's relationship to success in life. Sounds interesting! Maybe knowledge of how to improve self control will help me get through Infinite Jest! 😂
Self control is an illusive beast to a book buying monster like myself 😊 Maybe this book can help? 😉
