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Joachim de Posada: Don’t eat the marshmallow!

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.

English
  • Originally Aired August 10, 2009
  • Runtime 7 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
  • Created February 20, 2025 by
    morbus
  • Modified February 20, 2025 by
    morbus