Postponing living is an art

It’s not the same as delaying gratification.

Delaying gratification is about prioritising long term gains over immediate gains and spikes.

Postponing living is about perceiving this current moment as a preparatory stage for a better future, and doing nothing until that future arrives.

It’s easier to convince oneself that you are doing one, not the other. It’s more interesting to find out why you want to believe that story so badly.

Sadly, the art of postponing living has been well mastered.

Like all skills, it can also be unlearned.