• S2 - Episode 12 : The Instant Gratification Battle: Winning the War for Long-Term Goals

  • Apr 15 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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S2 - Episode 12 : The Instant Gratification Battle: Winning the War for Long-Term Goals

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  • Summary

  • Why do we reach for the cookie, scroll social media, or binge-watch shows when we know we have important goals?

    • This episode tackles the universal struggle against instant gratification. Understand the concept of 'temporal discounting' and how our brains prioritize immediate rewards.
    • Using Plato's Charioteer allegory, learn practical strategies to strengthen your resolve, make future rewards more tangible, break down goals, and increase friction for those tempting immediate fixes.
    • Choose long-term fulfillment over fleeting pleasure.
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