To be able to delay gratification and exert self-control…

To be able to delay gratification and exert self-control is an ability, a set of cog-nitive skills, that, like any ability, can be used or not used depending primarily on the motivation to use it.

— from Who Is Flying (Self, Nature & Nurture)

Also belongs to

• Expanding Your Range (Growth/Change/Education/Learning/Habit)
• Goals, Action & Defining Success (Goal/Action/Success/Motivation)

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