This is because by finding happiness in the present moment, we give ourselves [[Immediate rewards]] that motivate us to continue (instead of [[Delayed rewards]]), which are commonly related to [[Intrinsic motivation]] But eventually, joy can take us so far, and that is where we need to turn to [[Embracing discomfort]] to continue… ## Study > Woolley and Fischbach highlighted the significance of this effect in a [series](https://kaitlinwoolleycom.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/woolleyfishbachpspb.pdf) of five experiments in 2016. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01h3ctd886ns325p0rqstyt8g5))