In the 1960s, psychologist Walter Mischel conducted the famous Marshmallow Test, a groundbreaking experiment on delayed gratification and self-control. The study involved offering children a choice between one marshmallow now or two if they could wait 15 minutes. Mischel found that the ability to delay gratification was linked to better outcomes in life, such as higher academic achievement and better emotional regulation. His work emphasizes the importance of self-control in achieving long-term success and the role of environment and upbringing in developing this skill.
For anyone interested in understanding how self-control impacts life outcomes and how it can be nurtured, Mischel’s research provides valuable insights into the power of patience and discipline.
