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2186 | Daniel Goleman: “One Definition of Maturity is Lengthening the Gap Between Impulse and Action.”

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The Traffic Light Analogy of Impulse Control

This chapter uses a traffic light analogy to explain the importance of impulse control and mindful decision-making. It emphasizes the need to pause and reflect before acting, referencing the marshmallow test to illustrate how cognitive control affects future behavior and social interactions.

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