Never call Bobby short....he lived to regret it..

Kids who learn delayed gratification instead of instant gratification tend to become more successful adults. When a child asks for extra dessert, it is a chance to teach earned rewards. Shift the sequence and make them think it through. How can dessert come before what is good for you? Over time, they start finding the right answers themselves. | Chris Voss

Delayed gratification, medicine edition. 😅 POV: You spend your teens and 20s in school and training while trying to build a life at the same time. Finding joy, relationships, financial stability, and purpose often feels postponed when you choose medicine, especially surgical paths. This journey teaches patience, discipline, and long-term thinking, but it also challenges you to protect your joy and identity along the way. If you’re pre-med or in medical training, how are you navigating delayed g