| There is one quality in particular that leads to greater success in life… The ability to favor longer-term goals over short-term pleasure. People who have a strong capacity for delaying gratification tend to be more successful academically and professionally, earn higher incomes, have better relationships, and are less likely to engage in criminal behavior or destructive personal habits. And this ability is tested all the time as we make subtle day-to-day decisions. Do I spend this next hour focused on my work project or scrolling through social media? Do I go to a party or stay home and work on a hobby? Do I get a workout in or sleep in? Do I make the effort to spend quality time with my spouse or allow myself to get distracted with other things? Luckily, there is a way to deliberately grow this quality in ourselves. After 40 years as a teacher, spouse, family therapist, and life coach (across many different cultures at that), I've found that it comes down to answering one simple question… | 
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