LESSONS LEARNT FROM A DELAYED GRATIFICATION

Our thinking has been molded to the point where we think we can get what we want with no delay, which is a very dangerous path to go on. I suspect the reason why most people don’t practice delayed gratification is because the concept conjures up the principle of self control, which in turn, implies a never ending application of willpower. If you look at it though, there is a slight psychological difference between delayed gratification and self control. Delayed gratification implies a pleasurable moment at the end of the tunnel, while self control has no such ending in sight. There are a multitude of hidden benefits associated with practicing delayed gratification and if you take the time to realize the huge significance it can have on your life, you’ll soon begin to practice it with ease and reap the immense benefits that come with it. There is a certain kind of beauty associated with delayed gratification that you just can’t put into words. Food tastes so m...