Instant gratification?

When you are not disciplined, you know only one part of the equation: immediate gratification (our desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay).

But delayed gratification (resistance to the temptation of an immediate reward in preference for a later reward) is so much ...

The more a product gives us a dopamine rush, the more addictive it is. There is momentary gratification followed by regret. The more pleasure we seek, the unhappier we become.

The experience of happiness is very different from pleasure. Physiologically it is attribut...

An ability to delay short term rewards to prioritize long term outcomes is a positive trait and it highly correlates with success in the long run.

However, it’s also important for us to enjoy the process, not just the final goal. This will increase our probability to avoid physical and ment...