The Marshmallow Test for Adults: A Flawed Metric for Middle Class Status Billionaire space founder Dylan Taylor claims a simple marshmallow test can predict whether someone will stay stuck in the middle class.
On its face, the idea seems plausible – who hasn't succumbed to instant gratification at some point? However, this childhood experiment may not translate well to adulthood.
Taylor argues that grown adults face a similar choice every time they sign a car lease or use a credit card for something they can't yet afford.