
“Self-control is a better predictor of academic success than intelligence (take that, SATs), a stronger determinant of effective leadership than charisma (sorry, Tony Robbins), and more important for marital bliss than empathy (yes, the secret to lasting marriage may be learning how to keep your mouth shut). If”
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The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It
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