Dr. Jim Roberts
Dr. Roberts is a leading researcher on consumer behavior and the Ben H. Williams Professor of Marketing in the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. His book SHINY OBJECTS is available on Amazon.Buy Shiny Objects! (Click Below)
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Tag Archives: self-control
Cooking Up a Recipe for Self-Control
Co-author and friend, Chris Manolis, and I recently had an article accepted for publication in the Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice. The study investigated how the three ingredients of self-control impact our shopping. First, let me share … Continue reading
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Tagged drinking, ego-depletion, goals, happiness, self-awareness, self-control
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What Does SpongeBob Have To Do With Self-Control?
I broached the subject of self-control in my last blog. When we can control our thoughts and behaviors (instead of them controlling us) we can lead happier and more productive lives. But, it’s not always easy. The Strength Model … Continue reading
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Tagged happiness, Pediatrics, self-control, SpongeBob, Strength Model, TV
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Monkey See, Monkey Do
Photo: New York Times. I am convinced that self-control is one of the most important attributes we possess as humans. It affects how we spend our money, our relationships, our productivity at work, and even our happiness. Without … Continue reading
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Tagged happiness, money, relationships, Rhesus monkeys, self-control
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