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Deferred gratification as a practice in life
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:09 pm
I have been doing this in everyday life when it comes to random life decisions/choices that come up on a normal day. For example impulse buying is a very good one. But it can really be used in lots of situations. Anyone else out there do this?
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Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:10 pm to Tvilletiger
At my age I don't even buy green bananas...
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:11 pm to Tvilletiger
If edging counts I do this regularly.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:11 pm to Tvilletiger
My wife has been deferring to gratify me for years
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:12 pm to Tvilletiger
I eat all the food I don't like first so I can end the meal on a good note.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:12 pm to Tvilletiger
I try to and it’s really over mostly frivolous things like impulse buying and choosing not to binge a series that drops an entire season at once. It does feel good, but as a millennial, my urge to scratch the instant gratification itch usually triumphs.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:12 pm to Bluefin
Yeah, I figured this thread would be about masturbation.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:14 pm to Tvilletiger
quote:Every day, in most areas of my life.
Deferred gratification as a practice in life
I came from pretty Calvinistic stock.
I have passed it on to my kids, I'm happy to report.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:15 pm to Tvilletiger
I have just the opposite. Premature gratification.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:23 pm to Tvilletiger
Nope. I lost my job in 2008 and then had multiple family members die in 2009. No more waiting for retirement to travel, waiting on money to do things that make memories, etc.
When covid lock down happened and the world went crazy I doubled down on it and after restrictions lifted we took a bucket list trip to Alaska and moved to a new state for more travel opportunities. No regrets.
When covid lock down happened and the world went crazy I doubled down on it and after restrictions lifted we took a bucket list trip to Alaska and moved to a new state for more travel opportunities. No regrets.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:28 pm to BottomlandBrew
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I eat all the food I don't like first so I can end the meal on a good note.
lol. i'm 38 and do this every meal. My wife (no pics) laughs.
Last night she made meatballs and gravy and Brussel sprouts. i gobbled up the sprouts and didn't even chew. Then took my time and savored the meatballs and rice/gravy
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:30 pm to Bluefin
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My wife has been deferring to gratify me for years
Are we married to the same woman? If so, I guess it's at least good to know it isn't just me
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:31 pm to madamsquirrel
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Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:38 pm to Tvilletiger
I do. I have a food supply, lots of ammo, a 4X4, a generator, a garden, and a hand pump.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:41 pm to FishinTygah84
I applaud this method.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:46 pm to madamsquirrel
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No more waiting for retirement to travel, waiting on money to do things that make memories, etc.
Do you foresee having a difficult retirement? Or are you rich and this discussion really doesnt apply to you?
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:47 pm to LCA131
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At my age I don't even buy green bananas...
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Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:51 pm to FishinTygah84
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I eat all the food I don't like first so I can end the meal on a good note.
lol. i'm 38 and do this every meal. My wife (no pics) laughs.
I thought I was the only one. I will eat 10 bites in a row of just rice/noodles/whatever so that my last bite has meat in it.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:56 pm to Tvilletiger
Delayed gratification built the middle class.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 3:59 pm to DontThreadOnMe
quote:health wise it may be an issue
Do you foresee having a difficult retirement?
quote:not at all. We choose to live in a very small home and drive older cars to have more disposable income.
Or are you rich and this discussion really doesnt apply to you?
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