This lecture is about understanding investing, the paradigm of money, what type of investment planning is necessary and what sort of financial literacy is required to manage ones investments.
I agree with mr. parekh stop ourselves from instant gratification, but some time delaying gratifiaction can be deadly too. if someone dies suddenly without enjoying and delaying gratification then. As even mr. parekh died suddenly in a car crash without enjoying his fortune fully... so life is too uncertain to make any future related statement or commitment.