Behind any successful person lies their ability to accomplish long-term tasks. Willpower is the secret behind this ability to do the things we don’t want to do and put off short-term gratification in favor of long-term success. The famous “Stanford Marshmallow Test” found that children who delayed gratification of a marshmallow now for double the marshmallows later had better career and health outcomes later in life. Since then, research has discovered that willpower is not just a static, inherent trait. It can be developed, like a muscle, with repetition. Instead of gym time, however, willpower must be gained throughout the day by deploying a range of willpower exercises.
Practice delayed gratification – Practicing daily delayed gratification will alter your mindset toward accomplishing necessary, but boring tasks. Even small acts, like…
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