Delayed gratification is easier when the decisions lie in the misty future
When people are offered the choice of $10 today or $11 tomorrow, they are likely to choose to receive the lesser amount immediately. But, when given a choice between $10 in one year or $11 in a year and a day, people often choose the higher, delayed amount.
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