Jeeze, that's a great life lesson right there. Thanks, I'll run with that! Thinking I'll introduce the idea right now, as I'm about to sit down to lunch with the kids. I might change the words from "Marginal Utility" to something more kiddie, if I can think of another expression. "Less is More"? "First bite is the best bite"? Hm. I'll keep searching.

OK, we had the talk. Our 8-year-old listened really well, and I'm not sure if the other two kids (5 and 3) grasped it. Basically, I told them the first bite may be most rewarding because it satisfies hunger, and fills that craving for adventure. The 100th bite is a good reminder to check-in and assess what's enough. We also talked about blessing up the first bite and eating that one slowly to really cherish it, taste it, experience it.