delayed gratification
noun phrasePostponing an immediate pleasure or reward in order to obtain a more valued benefit later.
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Clear all filtersPostponing an immediate pleasure or reward in order to obtain a more valued benefit later.
Producing useful results, successful ideas, or abundant growth.
Pleasure or satisfaction from fulfilling a desire.
Something that encourages or motivates action.
Something that persuades or motivates someone to act.
Producing substantial financial gain.
Giving disproportionately greater weight to an immediate outcome than to a later one.
Overweighting immediate outcomes
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Payment or compensation for work or services.
Providing payment or financial reward.
To return a feeling or repay an action in kind.
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