Squiggly Careers The Marshmallow Test: How to Master Delayed Gratification for Career Success
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Nov 11, 2025 Dive into the psychology of success with insights from the marshmallow experiment! Discover how making choices between instant gratification and long-term goals can shape your career. Learn the importance of batching emails to boost focus and why saying no can increase your impact. Explore the benefits of building relationships over simply applying for jobs. Uncover how to spot those crucial marshmallow moments in your decision-making process and shift towards more rewarding choices!
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Delayed Gratification Predicts Better Outcomes
- Delayed gratification predicts better long-term outcomes in many areas of life and work.
- Spotting one-versus-two marshmallow choices helps you prioritise long-term impact over instant wins.
Sideways Move Bought Long-Term Skills
- A colleague chose a sideways move into digital instead of a senior ladder role and delayed short-term payoffs.
- That skill investment later paid off in a more flexible, employable squiggly career.
Limit Email Checks To Protect Deep Work
- Check email less often to avoid reactive task-switching and protect deep work time.
- Limit inbox visits (e.g., twice a day) to increase efficiency and the quality of your work.
