Comments on: The Art of Self-Control: Can You Wait for the Second Marshmallow? http://www.bradleygauthier.com/blog/the-art-of-self-control-are-your-goals-a-marshmallow/ Wed, 16 May 2012 06:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bradley Gauthier http://www.bradleygauthier.com/blog/the-art-of-self-control-are-your-goals-a-marshmallow/#comment-380 Bradley Gauthier Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:19:26 +0000 http://www.bradleygauthier.com/?p=1455#comment-380 Great points Tammy! I would have to say that knowing when to cash in is an extremely tough one. I imagine that you would ultimately determine it "from the gut." In other words, when it feels right. Thanks for the comment! Great points Tammy! I would have to say that knowing when to cash in is an extremely tough one. I imagine that you would ultimately determine it “from the gut.” In other words, when it feels right.

Thanks for the comment!

]]> By: Tammy http://www.bradleygauthier.com/blog/the-art-of-self-control-are-your-goals-a-marshmallow/#comment-378 Tammy Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:18:10 +0000 http://www.bradleygauthier.com/?p=1455#comment-378 So cute! And I have to say I admire the little red haired girl who nommed down the first marshmallow straight away . . . she knew what she wanted and seemed perfectly happy with her choice! Of course, you have to reinvest and be patient, but where do you draw the line? What would have happened if the lady would have re-entered the room, put the second marshmallow on the plate and then told them if they waited again, they'd get four marshmallows? And then eight? At what point does reinvesting and delaying gratification for more rewards become losing sight of the goal? You have to allow yourself a marshmallow sometimes! So cute! And I have to say I admire the little red haired girl who nommed down the first marshmallow straight away . . . she knew what she wanted and seemed perfectly happy with her choice!

Of course, you have to reinvest and be patient, but where do you draw the line? What would have happened if the lady would have re-entered the room, put the second marshmallow on the plate and then told them if they waited again, they’d get four marshmallows? And then eight? At what point does reinvesting and delaying gratification for more rewards become losing sight of the goal? You have to allow yourself a marshmallow sometimes!

]]> By: Michel J. Gagnon http://www.bradleygauthier.com/blog/the-art-of-self-control-are-your-goals-a-marshmallow/#comment-374 Michel J. Gagnon Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:41:28 +0000 http://www.bradleygauthier.com/?p=1455#comment-374 That's a great tip. I'll try it out. That’s a great tip. I’ll try it out.

]]> By: Bradley Gauthier http://www.bradleygauthier.com/blog/the-art-of-self-control-are-your-goals-a-marshmallow/#comment-373 Bradley Gauthier Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:38:43 +0000 http://www.bradleygauthier.com/?p=1455#comment-373 Exactly! The method I use to combat cashing in early is visualizations and affirmations. Everyday I look at pictures and imagine myself enjoying my dream goals. For instance, I am a car fanatic. And one of my main goals is to own, free and clear, an Aston Martin. So I have a picture of the car as the background on my iPhone with the words "What are you doing to achieve this?" Thanks for the comment Michel! Exactly!

The method I use to combat cashing in early is visualizations and affirmations. Everyday I look at pictures and imagine myself enjoying my dream goals. For instance, I am a car fanatic. And one of my main goals is to own, free and clear, an Aston Martin. So I have a picture of the car as the background on my iPhone with the words “What are you doing to achieve this?”

Thanks for the comment Michel!

]]> By: Michel J. Gagnon http://www.bradleygauthier.com/blog/the-art-of-self-control-are-your-goals-a-marshmallow/#comment-372 Michel J. Gagnon Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:54:35 +0000 http://www.bradleygauthier.com/?p=1455#comment-372 Hi Bradley, I agree. We too frequently fall for short-term gains rather then go for the longer-term and more sustainable benefits. That's human nature. The trick is to remain focused on our vision or long-term goals. Now that's a real challenge. But as I wrote in one of my post, I think we need to keep that vision close by so that we can review and act on it everyday. Love your blog. Hi Bradley,
I agree. We too frequently fall for short-term gains rather then go for the longer-term and more sustainable benefits. That’s human nature.

The trick is to remain focused on our vision or long-term goals. Now that’s a real challenge. But as I wrote in one of my post, I think we need to keep that vision close by so that we can review and act on it everyday.

Love your blog.

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