We often get these two mixed up, but they are not the same thing.
- Selflessness is about helping someone else win.- Delayed gratification is about helping your future self-win.
Both require discipline, but they serve different purposes. One builds your character while the other builds your life.
The wild part is that brain scans show we actually view our future selves as complete strangers.
That is why saving money or hitting the gym often feels like giving away your precious time and energy to someone you do not even know.
One is an act of charity, and the other is an act of wisdom. Do not feel selfish for investing in your future. You are simply being a loyal and kind friend to the person you are becoming.
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