Reward Yourself Strategically

If you’re like most of us, distracting websites and apps can be the death of any productive, focused studying session. You sit down to study and before you can even begin, you get a notification or a headline catches your eye. Seemi...

Mere trying does not cut the cake of patience, and just like a marathon, one has to cultivate it with a plan, not expecting immediate positive outcomes.

One has to develop this skill with time and consistency, just like a muscle.

An ability to delay short term rewards to prioritize long term outcomes is a positive trait and it highly correlates with success in the long run.

However, it’s also important for us to enjoy the process, not just the final goal. This will increase our probability to avoid physical and ment...