Being able to delay gratification apparently provides an indication that those people will do well in life. They are prepared to obtain more education and do more market research before leaping into the fray based on gut instinct.
Well while working at the cottage, I started dinner prep a bit late. I started the stove top and preheated the pan. I already planned to have the ice cream after dinner. Since dinner was another 20 mins, why not have the ice cream first. Life is short right? Right?!
At age 62, I finally succumbed and had my desert first. The benefits of this is that you can always have dessert again. After.
But watch the gut instinct aspect. It is always watching.
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