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Sep 18, 2015
"The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." --Arnold H. Glasow
How To Be More Patient
You may have probably heard of the marshmallow experiment, where children were told they would get two marshmallows if they could resist eating the one placed in front of them for some time. The study highlighted how hard it can be to delay gratification, but how rewarding as well: children who resisted eating the marshmallow not only got two marshmallows but also did better later on in life. This article summarizes the latest research on how adults can have an easier time delaying gratification to secure larger payoffs in the future.
BE THE CHANGE
Next time you feel the urge for instant gratification, ask yourself what you would gain by being patient. Let the longer-term payoff help you resist the temptation to act impulsively.
