Everyone knows that delayed gratification is important to living a fulfilling life.
But all delayed gratification is not created equal.
Level one - easy: it’s a short delay and we have high confidence in the actions we need to take e.g. exercise in the morning to feel good for the day.
Level two - moderate: it’s a long delay but we have high confidence in the actions we need to take because we have past experience e.g. eating healthfully to lose weight.
Level three - hard: it’s a long delay and we have low confidence in the actions we need to take because we have no past experience e.g. meditation to become peaceful.
The funny thing is, in my experience it is the hardest delayed gratification that leads to the biggest gains, because it’s introducing something new into your life.
I’ve been meditating now for six months consistently. Combined with reading The Untethered Soul, by Michael Singer, it’s been transformational for me. I’m happier and more at peace that I’ve ever been.
Level three is hard, it takes faith, but it’s worth it.
A while ago we were at a horse show. Zara and I walked the course, and I read the jump off and told Zara what it was.
Observing many people and many businesses over time, I’ve observed two factors within your control that lead to much great returns.
Every morning, I meditate with Ernie resting his head on my lap. It’s a special time.
We should eat more leafy greens, go plant based, eat fish not red meat, don’t eat dairy…