Joachim de Posada says, Don't eat the marshmallow yet

http://www.ted.com In this short talk from TED U, Joachim de Posada shares a landmark experiment on delayed gratification -- and how it can predict future success. With priceless video of kids trying their hardest not to eat the marshmallow.

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[cheetahamigo]

Wish those sharks in the Wall Street had learned this wisdom before the economy collapsed.

[KGM2750]

Thats funny. But i would like to see some facts about the children and their parents. Like a home income. I think that most of the "succesful" kids probibly had parents with a higher income than the "unsuccesful". For two resons. Parents with a high paying job usually have more time to raise their kids. And they also have the money to put their children through college. Just a thought.

Sorry for the broken english. Its bin a while since iv'e used english.

[lisasim]

I enjoyed the lecture very much, but I would like to see more data when those kids are in their 40's or even in their 60's. Sometimes an obedient responsible child that does everything that he's told to do can snap and break the rules. Being a student at the age of 18 is not a guarantee of being successful later in life.

[OctBlue24]

Cool video AND very funny :)

[Liffster]

@KGM2750 In fact, in the US, parents with a high paying job have almost no time to raise their kids. In my own experience, I had to work 60 to 80 hours a week to earn a good salary and then realized, nearly too late, that I was missing the best years of my children's lives and even my own life. The higher the salary, the more the company demands from you.

[technoditz]

23 people ate the marshmallow

[greendaywoowoo]

Listen, i'm going to be honest, i am 12 years old and fortunate enough to buy me 4 things that changed my life. Even at 12 i learned much from my martial arts training such as self discipline, self control, sacrifice, loyalty, etc. The three others are "Don't eat the marshmallow...yet" and "Don't Gobble the Marshmallow...Ever!" and his third book my great parents or ordering for me to read. and to KGM i never get everything i want and i am thankful of that so your wrong.

Thanks Mr. Posada =)

[ann7772005]

@KGM2750 There are facts about what ur talking about but this Is more of an "emotional intelligence" experiment and those children that do wait longer have powerful implications for their future. low income homes and parental involvment do play roles on a child's behavior, however, It's a study that plays a huge role on children in the cognitive stage of development so that they can perform well in school, have self control,better relationships, and achive their goals.

[ann7772005]

@KGM2750 There are facts about what ur talking about but this Is more of an "emotional intelligence" experiment and those children that do wait longer have powerful implications for their future. low income homes and parental involvment do play roles on a child's behavior, however, It's a study that plays a huge role on children in the cognitive stage of development so that they can perform well in school, have self control,better relationships, and achive their goals.

[nannystarr]

I NEVER ATE MARSHMALLOWS WHEN I WAS SMALL AND I MY PARENTS DID HAVE MONEY LIKE THAT SO HOW IM DOING TO Ba.

[nannystarr]

I NEVER ATE MARSHMALLOWS WHEN I WAS SMALL AND I MY PARENTS DID HAVE MONEY LIKE THAT

[lyndalinda23]

i hate marshmallow young and now haha lol ewww