Self-control is much more linked to success than self-esteem

One of the most important lessons we can teach our children is to pass the Marshmallow test.

Media promoting self-esteem may be detrimental, experts say reaffirms this.

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"I think one of the main reasons why this cult of self-esteem has caught on is because there's a really fundamental belief in American culture that feeling self-confident helps you succeed," Twenge said. "I think that's why it's really spread so widely. The problem is, that basic belief isn't true. Self-control is much more linked to success than self-esteem."