THE PRINCIPLE OF DELAYED GRATIFICATION, IS THAT YOU ACT IN A MATURE WAY NOW TO REAP THE BENEFIT MUCH LATER .DON` TURN AWAY FROM RESPONSIBILITY, IF SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE OR IMPROVED :BE THE EXAMPLE .CHILDREN ENJOY PLAYING WHILST LEAVING THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS, SO SHOW YOU ARE AN ADULT BY COMMITMENTS. BE KNOWN AS A RELIABLE PERSON WHO ALWAYS DOES WHAT SHE/HE SAYS. SOMEONE NEEDS TO TELL YOU ONCE ONLY.