The Epidemic Of Instant Gratification

“As we get past our superficial material wants and instant gratification we connect to a deeper part of ourselves, as well as to others, and the universe.” (Judith Wright)

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People in general follow the path of least resistance within their lives.

Let’s discuss this basic component of human nature, and how you can use it to your advantage to get what you want out of life.

Let’s start with some examples:

1. People want what’s easy and gives instant results.
2. Robbers pick easy targets.
3. People don’t bully those who are personally strong and valuable to society.
4. People constantly give in to short term pleasures.

Now, let’s go into these examples one at a time.

People want what’s easy and gives instant results

This is everywhere you look! How many products or articles do you see that promise you instant results? People fundamentally want things that are quick and easy and few want to put in real work and time into a worthy goal.

Salesmen know this. The more instantly rewarding your product, the better it sells. The easier it is for your customer to buy it (with a notable exception), the better it sells…