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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If only you could control yourself. If you had more willpower, you could finally lose those last 10 pounds. If you had more self-control, you could finally stop procrastinating, save for retirement, stick to an exercise routine, and avoid various vices such as alcohol and cigarettes.
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