Ever feel like your brain betrays you in the moment? You know better. But when frustration, stress, or temptation hit… you react, instead of respond. It’s not your fault — it’s your wiring. In this video, you’ll learn how to break the Instant Gratification Trap that holds so many of us back. Discover why your ancient brain craves quick payoffs, how negative thoughts hijack your decisions, and what simple battle-tested habits can help you stay calm and in control — even when life pushes your buttons. From Abraham Lincoln’s secret letters to the hidden lesson behind Blockbuster’s collapse, this is your shortcut to better choices, less stress, and real growth.

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Hard to do better
0:56 – Self-regulation is doing
1:55 – Wired for instant payoff
3:04 – Viktor Frankl quote
4:00 – Ineffective self-regulation
5:02 – Avoiding real problems
6:00 – Enemy of self-regulation
7:11 – Negative thoughts dominate
8:11 – Pattern-breaking questions
9:08 – Habitual battle drills
10:07 – Simple breathing trick
11:01 – Abraham Lincoln’s letters
11:54 – Homework: Three slow breaths