Joachim de Posada (August 23, 1947—June 11, 2015) was a Cuban born motivational speaker, best known as co-author of the book Don’t Eat the Marshmallow...Yet.Joachim de Posada held a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico, a Master's degree and became a consultant for Learning International and Achieve Global after the division was sold to Times Mirror Corporation.[1] De Posada was named one of the top 10 Hispanic Professional Speakers in the United States by Hispanic Business magazine in 2002.[2]
De Posada co-wrote Don't Eat the Marshmallow... Yet: The Secret to Sweet Success Life and Work, with Ellen Singer, published by Penguin. The main theme was based on an experiment in delayed gratification, showing self-discipline is better than a lack of discipline. It was named Best Book of the Month by the New York Times in 2005.[3] He also co-wrote with Ellen Singer, Don't Gobble the Marshmallow...Ever: The Secret to Sweet Success in Times of Change, also published by Penguin. His latest book was : Keep Your Eye On the Marshmallow: The Fastest Way to Gain Focus and Resilience And Come Out Ahead co-written with Bob Andelman.Other notable works include How to Survive Among Piranhas: How to get what you want with what you have.