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Richburg, Melanie; Fletcher, Teresa – Child Study Journal, 2002
Describes the domains of emotional intelligence and proposes that there may be a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and life success. Provides examples of knowing one's emotions, managing emotions, motivating oneself, recognizing emotions in others, and handling relationships. Applies the theory to the case conceptualization…
Descriptors: Children, Definitions, Emotional Development, Emotional Experience

Powell, William – International Schools Journal, 1998
Ponders the very different lives of two successful businessmen who were considered school failures at age 14. Attributes their success in life to their ability to control impulsivity and substitute thoughtful planning for immediate gratification. As three experiments demonstrate, success depends on challenging oneself and exerting positive control…
Descriptors: Business, Delay of Gratification, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries