Have you heard of Walter Mischel's "marshmallow test"?
This classic study in the history of psychology indicates some points about self-control (i.e., "willpower"). According to the video, how did performance on the test lead to later life outcomes? 

How does this task connect to the "joys of anticipating"?

"A recent survey aimed at university students in Japan found that the COVID-19 pandemic had led to a decrease in close friendships with a knock-on effect on students’ sense of fulfillment in their studies and level of personal growth." (Nippon.com).

Considering "Bacon's law" (Wikipedia) or "Shusaku's number" (link), who is one friend that connects you to many other of your friends?

Not all goals are created equal. They differ in how realistic they are to attain and how realistically you might be able to turn them from motivations into habits. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound; a mnemonic device for clarifying your goals.

How are SMART goals related to forming good habits?

Named for the former U.S. president who popularized it, the Eisenhower Matrix is a technique for prioritizing certain tasks over others.

How does the technique connect to the Pomodoro technique mentioned in the chapter?

Our slides covered the ideas behind the Big Five and how personality differs from "blood types" in Japan. Students often identify with this specific dimension of "introverted versus extroverted" as a core personality trait.

If you were to write an operating manual for how to work with you, what would you put in it? (Source)

"Japanese teenagers have grown ever more reliant on smartphones to cement the social relationships so important to their sense of self-worth. But for some, constant connectedness can morph into an onerous burden or even a consuming addiction. Ishikawa Yūki draws on her journalistic experience to shed light on such hazards." (Nippon.com)

Do you think social media is harmful or helpful for young people?

Picking up on the five healthy habits mentioned in this chapter, you also experienced public health campaigns to promote healthy habits during the pandemic. How did they go? This video, produced in coordination with the IASC in 2020, shows certain physical and mental health promotion points.

Can you identify the healthy habits portrayed in My Hero is You?

Our evolutionary story as humans led to some surprising adaptations, namely, our capacity for language as a means of communication. Adding to the points raised in our chapter, I wonder how you'll react to this video by Vsauce, on primate research from Inuyama, Japan, featuring the cognitive tradeoff hypothesis.

Do you believe this hypothesis supports the view that we are outdated machines?

The text has provided a solid foundation on this topic. In my slides, and under our Resources page, we have more information about a phenomenon that was once the subject of great debate, the "Easterlin paradox", which takes things further. I challenge you to react to the course materials while thinking critically about this video by Veritasium.

Is boredom a component of the "happiness set point"?