Habits for the long term versus the short term #Habits

24 Jun 2020 · 1 min

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TJ Walker discusses everyday trade-offs between short-term appearance/comfort and long-term health benefits. Using examples (not wearing a hat to look cool vs. wearing one to reduce skin cancer risk; sunscreen and glasses that may look unflattering but protect skin and improve reading), he argues people should form habits that prioritize long-term health and well-being over immediate looks or convenience.

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Many choices in life are about trade offs. What's good for the short term versus the long term. What looks good now versus what's going to feel good in the long run. Short term, I don't look cool in this hat, but long term, it dramatically decreases my chances of getting skin cancer if I don't have my face and nose and neck subjected to direct sunlight. Life is filled with choices like that. It doesn't look good to have sunscreen all over my face, big clunky glasses. But I can read more effectively with these glasses on and the sunscreen protects my skin. So you got to get in the habit. Everyone does some things for short term benefits, but most of your choices need to be about your long term health. Your long term benefits.