The marshmallow experiment: The link between delayed gratification and success in life by Taylor Bennett | Feb 7, 2019 | Mental Health Topics, Research Mischel conducted the marshmallow experiment, which revealed that delaying gratification can lead to greater success in life. This experiment involved observing over 100 kids who were given two options: leave a single marshmallow on the table for 15 minutes and be rewarded with another, or eat the first marshmallow and…