How does one acquire / learn patience then?

Are you too old if you’re in your 30s to hold out for delayed gratification?

Thanks

Sheikh
Singapore

‘How does one acquire / learn patience?’

That’s a tough question and one that I don’t know an easy answer too. I guess you can learn it through practice and experience, like a fisherman has to. But you can definitely make it easier on yourself if, as I say above, you set achievable, meaningful goals and get used to visualising the benefits you are accruing from your current actions.

There’s also the idea of ‘double gratification’ which I’ll write about in the next post on this topic. As far as I’m aware the term ‘double gratification’ is my own invention (though the concept behind it isn’t) You’ll have to wait for my post to find out more about it. So a chance to practise your patience
Are you too old in your 30s?

Well, think about the consequences of giving yourself over to a life of instant gratification, and the consequences of a more balanced approach, and make a decision about it. It’s always got to be your decision.

Best of luck with it - Andrew