Humans are hardwired to want things -- now. It’s called instant gratification, and it’s a powerful force. It can make people convert, as long as you’re doing the right things. But do you know how to ...

The term “instant gratification” has become a fixture in the modern lexicon. Examples are everywhere. Our food, entertainment, online shopping, and even dating have been engineered to make it ...

Leaders must prioritize patience over instant gratification to see lasting results. I was in a sushi restaurant recently, ...

This might be difficult to hear, but if you’re addicted to quick wins in business, you could sabotage your future. Instant gratification culture has created an illusion that success happens overnight, ...

Ask shoppers what they want and you’ll find they want it all -- good quality products, wide selection, low prices -- and they want it all now. That is the reason that Amazon.com gives every other ...

The members of Generation-Y have the “gotta have it right now” mindset. Growing up with technology has made us dependent on the idea of always being connected. Information, entertainment and ...

Some 50 years since the original 'marshmallow test' in which most preschoolers gobbled up one treat immediately rather than wait several minutes to get two, today's youngsters may be able to delay ...

Here’s a psychological challenge for anyone over 30 who thinks “kids these days” can’t delay their personal gratification: Before you judge, wait a minute. It turns out that a generation of Americans ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Humans are hardwired to want things — now. It’s called instant gratification, and it’s a powerful force. It can make people convert, as ...

The term “instant gratification” has become a fixture in the modern lexicon. Examples are everywhere. Our food, entertainment, online shopping, and even dating have been engineered to make it ...