Where a bunch of children are given a marshmallow.
With the promise that if they don't eat the marshmallow within a certain time frame, they will be given a second marshmallow.
Its a test.
To see if the children can wait to eat the goodness with the promise of a reward of more later.
Some eat the marshmallow. Impatient, wanting the food now.
Others wait. And get the second marshmallow.
Its a question of constraint.
And I see it all the time at work.
When Parents have Children who want a fish.
And I tell them that they shouldn't get the fish for a couple of days since they didn't have a fish tank set up.
Do the parents wait? Or do they please the child wanting the fish?
Some do. Coming back a different day.
Some don't. And buy a little goldfish now or a betta now to please the child.
Do the people wait, wanting more options on their fish when I tell them a new shipment will be in the next day?
Some do.
Many don't.
Do they want to wait for more options on Guinea Pigs that will be in in a couple of days, or to select from the limited stock we have now.
Its so interesting.
To see those who can wait.
And those who can't.
Who wants the first marshmallow.
Who wants the greater reward later?
And in many ways I can see why people are so selfish.
Instant Gratification.
Its so. Tempting.
Why wait for something better when you can have something good now?
Until you next see these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!
-Sarnic Dirchi
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