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Nearly every culture around the world encourages sacrifice today for a better tomorrow. So why is delayed gratification so hard? 

There's a lot to like about stoicism, but it falls short in some key areas for me. Here's my take on it and the other influences on my personal philosophy. 

The path to success is difficult, but there are some things you can do to better your chances of becoming successful. So pay attention and listen to this inspiring story on what you should and shouldn't do if you want to become successful. 

What is your definition of success? For me, my definition of success is money in the bank. Because money, in my opinion, is a direct reflection of how much value you've added to the world. But as I've gotten older, I consider success a happy life. I consider success a balanced li ...  Show more

Learn how to be a success whether or not you're a high achiever.

Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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What do we need to do to be able to persevere. We know that if we can just stick to what we're doing, our chances of success in learning and life become so much greater.