By Will Storr
A new book suggests self-control is the key to success and that learning to defer gratification can change your life. But is it really that simple?
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CLEAR ALL
This article covers self-discipline theory and the evolution of the concept, to answer some of your most common questions about willpower.
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Even though I knew that eating ice cream and sitting for a long time were probably bad ideas, I told myself that relaxation was my well-deserved reward for working so hard.