Ep 207 - Delayed Gratification, Motivation, and the Art of Keeping Going

About this episode

Jess reflects on the challenges of delayed gratification and the importance of persistence in long-term projects.

We live in a world that rewards immediacy. Instant messages. Instant updates. Instant feedback. So what happens when the things that matter most take months - or even years - to come to life? In this episode, Jess reflects on completing her Master's degree, finalising her upcoming book, and navigating the reality of long-term projects that require faith, patience, and persistence long before the rewards arrive. This conversation explores: • Why delayed gratification is becoming a lost skill i...

People in this episode

Host: Jess Jasch

Topics covered

• delayed gratification
• motivation
• long-term projects
• persistence
• patience

Keywords

• delayed gratification
• motivation
• long-term projects
• persistence
• patience

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Master's degree, upcoming book

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