• 8. 12. 2025 • H. T. •
We live in a world of instant clicks, instant likes, instant purchases. The temptation of instant gratification is everywhere — the quick reward, the short‑term pleasure. But the real growth often comes from delayed gratification: resisting the immediate payoff to achieve something greater in the future.
- Instant gratification: Choosing the cookie now. It feels good, but the reward is short‑lived.
- Delayed gratification: Waiting for two cookies later. It requires patience, but the payoff is bigger and more meaningful.
The famous cookie/marshmallow test showed that children who could wait for the bigger reward often developed stronger self‑control and achieved better outcomes later in life. Modern research adds an important nuance: the ability to wait isn’t just about willpower — it’s also about trust and environment. If you believe the future reward is real and reliable, waiting makes sense.
Instant wins fade quickly, but milestones achieved through patience and persistence create lasting impact.
👉 Current financial and monetary narratives took decades to become intrenched in our consciousness. The gradual introduction of Heperum gives Us the option to recalibrate our mindset and perspective on a new – fairer value system, where money is a container of our time & energy we spent working and beeing productive and gives us the chance to build builds trust, resilience and long‑term value.
