Ep #143: I Want it NOW! | Delayed Gratification

Let’s talk about the marshmallow experiment…

I’m not gonna lie, when I first heard about this experiment, I was not pleased with it because of how it suggested that those who aren’t great at delaying gratification would ultimately end up failing in life.

I was completely unaware of the growth mindset that Carol Dweck so beautifully reveals.

I always believed that my genes determine my potential and I was predestined to fail.

I didn’t have much evidence to prove otherwise. I wanted things NOW, and wasn’t much good with patience or discipline.

Boy has that changed. Over time I have adapted an incredible amount of discipline in many areas of my life.

This week on the Wannabe Balanced Podcast I talk a little about some ways to build the muscle of delayed gratification, because it really is a muscle that can grow and improve with practice and repetition.

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Check out my recent YouTube video sharing how I choose what to wear each day and have minimized my wardrobe in order to avoid decision fatigue.