Monday, May 25, 2009

The Marshmallow Experiment


The ability to delay gratification—even as early as the age of 4—is a scientifically proven, rock-solid predictor of success in later life. (Don’t ask me to define success, okay? Whatever popped into your head is probably fine.) And, they say that low scorers can be taught self-discipline. My question is, is there any hope for a former high-scorer who’s totally caved to the instant gratification of links and blogs and tweets? I’m just sayin’, is all.

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