When you were a little kid, if they gave you a marshmallow and told you that you could eat it now, or wait four minutes and get a second marshmallow, which would you have done?
They studied thousands of kids in the experiment, 1/3 of which waited for a second marshmallow. They found the group who delayed gratification scored WAY better on their SAT’s and did WAY better in life.
The future is coming. What you do now determines how it will be for you.
How’s it going to be?
Washington ate the marshmallow and they ate mine too!!
Great study. Just read about this in “Willpower Rediscovered” by Roy Baumeister. Definitely a great read for those looking to improve their self discipline and take charge of their personal and professional lives. Also available on audio Larry!