Lessons From My IFBB Pro Journey & The Benefits of Delayed Gratification (Ep. 5)

There are two phrases I want you to get familiar with when it comes to delayed gratification and that is "harder now, easier later" and "easier now, harder later". As I pursued and competed in bodybuilding and eventually obtained my IFBB Pro card, this was at the forefront of my mind when I had to make decisions that would impact my future. I want to explain why this is an important concept to understand, how to practice patience, finding your why, and more!   Time Stamps:   (1:40) Defining Delayed Gratification (2:40) Does This Sound Familiar? (4:55) "Harder Now, Easier Later" (8:00) "Easier Now, Harder Later" Scenario (12:08) How and Why This is Important (15:10) Practicing Patience (17:28) The "Switch" Mindset (21:10) Competing As An IFBB Pro (27:16) Setting and Writing Your Goals Down (28:24) Find Your Why (30:07) Practicing Delayed Gratification (30:56) Please Share, Rate, and Review ----------  Follow Me On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahfechter.ifbbpro/   Check Out My Website - https://www.sarahfechter.com ----------  This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, other professional health care services, or any professional practice of any kind. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk and Sarah Fechter Fitness LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual use of, reference to, reliance on, or inability to use, this Podcast or the information presented in this Podcast. All contents and design for this Podcast are owned by Sarah Fechter Fitness LLC. Always consult your professional team before beginning any exercise or nutrition program.