The study
followed 1,061 children, who were
tested at the age of 3 for self - control (the length of time they were able to refrain from playing with a fun toy after being asked not to) and then again at the age of 5 for delayed gratification (the
classic Marshmallow
Test, which I've written about before, except using M&M s, animal crackers or pretzels: they could have a small amount anytime, or a larger amount if they waited 3.5 minutes).
Whenever possible, I like to
follow my grandma's advice: Buy
classic silhouettes that will stand the
test of time... but get it in a color that makes you happy every time you look at it.