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The Big Picture: Focus On Lifelong Progress & Tame Instant Gratification

With Sensei Paul David

Focusing on the Bigger Picture is a mental health course that encourages you to embrace long-term targets and jettison instant gratification. It will help you to understand why instant gratification can make you lose out on sustainable and lasting rewards. It will also offer you tips on how to overcome instant gratification and set long-term plans. Many people never attain greatness in life because they are stuck with the bad habit of seeking instant gratification. Meanwhile, sustainable success and greatness only come through delayed gratification and a life of discipline. This course will teach you how to embrace long-term targets and jettison instant gratification.

This course is designed to teach you to embrace long-term targets and jettison instant gratification with useful tips that will empower you to live this way.

10 Days

454 students

5.0 stars

10 min / day

English

About this course

Mindful Self-Discipline Practice

Goal Setting Practice

Growth Mindset

Meet your Teacher

Sensei Paul David

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Toronto, ON, Canada

Welcome! Sensei Paul is a kids & adult book author, private pilot, jiu-jitsu instructor, musician & former finance project manager. He prefers a science-based approach to focus on these & other areas in his life to stay humble & hungry to evolve. His approach to facilitating guided mediations & courses stems from a combination of strategy and emotion, striving to perceive more and evaluate less. All with the focus on transmitting a calming state of mind to his audience in a meaningful yet simple way. He hopes you will join him on this journey of engaging in interaction and self-discovery. As always - It's a great day to be alive!

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10 Days

454 students

5.0 stars

10 min / day

English

Lesson 1

Why Instant Gratification Is A Problem

Today’s objective is to explore why instant gratification is a problem. This will let us know how to control our feelings toward receiving a short-term reward at the expense of a greater reward in the future. The theory for this section states that the knowledge of how to control your urge for instant gratification will help you obtain greater rewards in the future.

Lesson 2

The Science Of Instant Gratification

Today’s objective is to explore the science of instant gratification. This will help you choose the right path in being patient for future rewards. The theory for this section states that the knowledge of the science of instant gratification will help you when considering the right path to take in choosing between instant rewards and future rewards.

Lesson 3

Defeating Instant Gratification

Today’s objective is to explore defeating instant gratification. It will help you discover how you can overcome instant gratification. The theory for this section states that the knowledge of how you can resist instant gratification will help you make a better choice by aiming for future rewards.

Lesson 4

Habits Of Long-Term Planners

Today’s objective is to discuss the habits of long-term planners. This will help you know the character you need to possess as a long-term planner. The theory for this section states that being able to identify the habits of long-term planners will help you know if you are a long-term planner or not.

Lesson 5

Benefits Of Long-Term Plans

Today’s objective is to discuss the benefits of long-term plans. This will help you to discover the importance of planning for days ahead. The theory for this section states that having plans for the future will help you achieve certain benefits than people who indulge in instant gratification.

Lesson 6

How To Set Long-Term Targets

Today’s objective is to discuss how to set long-term targets. This will help you to be successful in achieving your long-term goals. The theory for this section states that the idea of setting long-term goals will help you in your pursuit of success.

Lesson 7

Habits That Sustain Long-Term Planning

Today’s objective is to discuss habits that sustain long-term planning. This will help you discover the attitude you need to display when aiming for long-term targets. The theory for this section states that there are certain habits you need to exhibit when planning for long-term goals and these habits can help you achieve these goals.

Lesson 8

Common Barriers To Long-Term Plans

Today’s objective is to discuss common barriers to long-term plans. This will help you identify the obstacles and hindrances of long-term plans. The theory for this section states that the knowledge of some obstacles that hinder long-term plans will help you know these obstacles and how to avoid them.

Lesson 9

Sustaining The Fire

Today’s objective is to discuss sustaining the fire. This will help you know how you can remain motivated in any situation. The theory for this section states that understanding how you can be motivated or remain motivated will help you focus on your goals.

Lesson 10

What To Do When You Are Discouraged

Today’s objective is to explore what to do when you are discouraged. This will help you know the steps you need to take when you are discouraged. The theory for this section states that understanding the steps you need to take when you are discouraged will help you overcome discouragement.