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I betcha’ if I was one of the kids in this study, I wouldn’t have eaten the marshmallow.

After watching these two videos, I thanked my parents for teaching me the value of patience. But most of all, I thanked them for not giving me everything I wanted, right when I wanted it as a kid.

If you’re reading this, guys — thanks!

Update (1 hour later): I was just perusing Hacker News and I stumbled upon an article criticizing the Marshmallow Test, and for interesting reasons too. Check it out: The Marshmallow Test – They Got It Wrong.

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