Развитие силы воли. Уроки от автора знаменитого маршмеллоу-теста

The Marshmallow Test has been influential in psychology, but I wonder what motivated Mischel to explore willpower and delayed gratification in such detail. Was there a particular moment or observation that sparked this research?

The idea that childhood self-control can predict future success is fascinating, but also raises questions about how much control we really have over our development. What insights did others take from this regarding their own habits?

It feels like the principles in the book are more relevant than ever, but I wonder how achievable it is for people living in a world that constantly rewards immediacy. Has anyone tried to implement these ideas in their daily life?