Once, in the late 1960s, Walter Mitchel, a professor
at Stanford University, conducted a test with a marshmallow, a delicious sweet
candy. 653 children of average 4 years age had assembled. At first one
marshmallow sweet was kept in front of every child. They were all told that if
they can control themselves for 20 minutes and not take the marshmallow, then
they will be given 2 marshmallows instead of 1. But very few children could
wait for 20 minutes but most children ate immediately as soon
as they got it.
Some
could restrain for 2 mins or more, only few children could hold on for 20 mins
and then got to eat 2 sweets.After 20 years, in the late1980s when these children became early adults, Mitchel found out that those who were able to control themselves at the age of 4 were more successful in their career, studies and are much happier in their lives.
Self-control yields all knowledge. Developing self-control gives a sense of
achievement; it helps us to realize our full potential. Our self-esteem
increases and we look at ourselves in a new light. We become the achievers. We
do not feel weak in the knees when we face temptations. We don’t feel vulnerable
or insecure. We have control over our thoughts. We cannot be forced to do
anything against our will. We are respected by everyone. We have control even
over our emotions – we can be happy or sad according to our will. People don’t
affect us, our confidence affects people, and they are bound to follow. These
qualities are very attractive.
Self-control is necessary if we want to be successful as;
Sense control makes us successful in studies, sports and every activity that we do.
