The Problem of Future Discounting
Our brains are wired to value immediate rewards more than future ones, making it difficult to prioritize long-term goals.
This "future discounting" is a natural human tendency that contributes to procrastination and inconsistency. We often choose immediate gratification over actions that benefit our future selves.
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