Patience. It is the main component in the concept of delayed gratification. It is also one of the hardest qualities to master, especially as a college student. For our video assignments I have decided to explore the idea of delayed gratification. There comes a time in all our our lives where we must wait. And sometimes waiting can be nearly impossible. But what makes it all worth it? Is there anything that is worth waiting for more so than another thing? And what decides whether it is worth it to have patience, or to achieve the goal as soon as possible? That is what I am going to ask the various people that I interview. I want to know what different people think about the idea of delayed gratification. Is it something that needs to be learned in order to succeed? Will you get by without being able to deal with delayed gratification? Is patience REALLY a virtue? And where is the line drawn when delayed gratification is just not needed? When is okay to be impatient?

My specific questions I would like to ask are these:

What is your definition of delayed gratification?

Do you find it to be difficult to deal with the concept of delayed gratification? Is it hard to be patient?

What are some things that you think is worth waiting for and working towards?

What are some things that you don't always need to be patient with?