An interesting phenomenon I have observed is that those who are truly outstanding are often long-termists. They focus on persistence, health, and frugality, and are willing to slow down for long-term goals.
Choose durable items that deliver long-term value
They tend to choose items that will stand the test of time. These items may be slightly higher at the time of purchase**, but their durability ensures long-term use, reducing the cost of a single use. For example, although the initial investment of an e-book is higher, the cost of long-term use is much lower than that of a paper book. Similarly, a high-quality thermos cup not only has an outstanding appearance, but also has a long-lasting thermal insulation effect, and its value is far greater than that of the first time it was purchased.
Stay healthy and value your sleep
Health is another important pillar of long-termists. They know that a single medical expense can be much more than they can save on a day-to-day basis, so they pay extra attention to staying healthy. Among them, sleep quality is key. They are willing to put in the effort to improve the quality of their sleep in order to maintain physical and mental health and vitality.
Make the most of your resources and reduce waste
Long-termists value items very much, and they strive to make each item work to its fullest potential. For example, they might collect used face towels and use them to wipe down countertops, shoes, or floors to make the most of them and reduce waste.
Delay gratification and avoid impulse spending
When faced with their favorite items, long-termists are not in a hurry to place an order. They will put the item in their cart and wait a few days before making a decision. This delayed gratification not only helps avoid impulsive spending, but also gives them a clearer idea of whether they really need the item.
Slow down and add up
Long-termists believe that true achievement takes time and patience. They don't pursue shortcuts in one step, but choose to move forward steadily. This slow-down attitude allows them to stay calm and focused in pursuit of their goals, which ultimately adds up to the results.
Taken together, the behavior and mindset of these long-termists provides us with a valuable lesson that in the pursuit of success and happiness, we should focus on persistence, health, and frugality, and be willing to slow down for the sake of long-term goals. In this way, we can gradually accumulate results over time and finally realize our dreams.
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