tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post1705557673218549306..comments2023-10-22T11:30:33.581-04:00Comments on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Investor: Is This the Key to Success?Robert Wasilewskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536814650758511673noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-812123227577389622011-07-26T09:24:56.437-04:002011-07-26T09:24:56.437-04:00This is such a great blogpost and thanks for inclu...This is such a great blogpost and thanks for including the video! I think your point about the importance of parenting is valid and I have to wonder with the american pandemic of instant gratification (thank you MacDonalds) AND the emergence of the hellicopter parents if this 1/3rd of the population (who waits for delayed gratification) has decreased in the past 30+ years. <br />(I found you Alysa@ImpulseSavehttp://blog.impulsesave.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-84203879211888725872011-04-18T11:32:13.925-04:002011-04-18T11:32:13.925-04:00@ My Own Advisor I have to admit that I'm fasc...@ My Own Advisor I have to admit that I'm fascinated by the experiment and the whole concept of delayed gratification. I think it explains a lot beyond the world of finance including those who get married to quickly, choose the first career that seems interesting etc.DIY Investorhttp://rwinvesting.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-64538777281514516642011-04-17T08:19:57.963-04:002011-04-17T08:19:57.963-04:00Good stuff Robert. I'm SO with you: when I wo...Good stuff Robert. I'm SO with you: when I work and save and then I'm able to buy something, I enjoy that good or service SO much more!<br /><br />Delaying gratification is never easy but it's all about patience, and determining wants vs. needs.My Own Advisorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16864437851943871224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-19312707307592304322011-04-16T10:01:32.867-04:002011-04-16T10:01:32.867-04:00So true Robert! Might explain why so many lottery ...So true Robert! Might explain why so many lottery winners go broke soon after!MoneyConehttp://www.moneycone.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-51037140629396111352011-04-16T09:48:14.612-04:002011-04-16T09:48:14.612-04:00@MoneyCone Also, a little appreciated fact, but wh...@MoneyCone Also, a little appreciated fact, but when you work and save for something you usually enjoy it more. At least that's my take.DIY Investorhttp://rwinvesting.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-26693205291240897262011-04-16T09:38:55.775-04:002011-04-16T09:38:55.775-04:00Instant gratification costs money! Whether it is ...Instant gratification costs money! Whether it is your tax refund or check cashing or lottery winnings, you get can instant gratification for a price! <br /><br />I think it is very important to instill the value of delayed gratification in kids. I still don't understand why anyone would want to pay tax companies 10% or their refunds instead of waiting for a few days to get it from Uncle MoneyConehttp://www.moneycone.comnoreply@blogger.com