> Delaying gratification or in simple terms, delaying fun is easier said than done. And arguably not worth doing. Tomorrow may never come -- you could get hit

> Delaying gratification or in simple terms, delaying fun is easier said than done. And arguably not worth doing. Tomorrow may never come -- you could get hit by a bus driving home today. Studies show that a lot of poor people spend money immediately because their lives are often crazy uncertain and trying to balance and pay debts -- which they may never pay off -- doesn't get them anywhere. Blow the money on a new xbox now, because even if they pay the rent today they probably won't be able to stop eviction next quarter.... but at least they have an xbox, and can take that with them to the next flophouse.