Delayed gratification among South Asians is an inherited mindset rooted in sacrifice and duty. While it builds resilience and correlates with high achievement, it risks becoming a trap that prevents enjoyment of the present. Technology offers instant pleasures, challenging the notion of waiting for rewards. The distinction between purposeful delay and avoidance becomes blurred, as many individuals struggle to balance societal expectations and personal desires. This cultural introspection highlights the tension between the discipline of delayed gratification and the temptation of immediate satisfaction.
"Among South Asians (SA), delayed gratification isn't just a habit-it's an inherited instinct. Parents of a certain generation save, sacrifice, and postpone pleasure with a sense of pride."
"Delayed gratification can be powerful. Studies show that the ability to wait for rewards-like in the famous Stanford marshmallow experiment-correlates with high achievement, success and emotional control."
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