In the 1960s, a group of preschoolers were given a simple challenge known as the Marshmallow Test. They were offered one marshmallow immediately—or two if they could wait a few minutes without eating it. This experiment, led by psychologist Walter Mischel, wasn’t really about sweets—it was about self-control, patience, and focus.
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