Don’t Eat the Marshmallow

I just ran across this great TED Talks video by Joachim de Posada on DuckGoesMoo! De Posada discusses an experiment involving children, marshmallows, and self-discipline.  Two important things stand out to me: 1) self-discipline really appears to be a significant factor in success, and self-discipline can manifest significantly in very small ways; and 2) self-discipline is not common. I believe self-discipline can be learned with effort and that such an investment in the self is about the most wonderful gift you can give your dreams.