Today's thoughts for my children

My dear kids,

Decided I should start writing to you both regularly henceforth. There are so many things to say, so much to share, donno where to start. 

Was watching a video on Insta where a guy was sharing how it actually helped him have a girlfriend at college. How he was able to focus better on himself and his future, that he started gymming regularly, started a side hustle, etc. etc. And I went back in time when I was in college and had a boyfriend. I was totally distracted, unable to focus on anything other than being with him and when I look back, I think it was a mistake. I used to bunk classes to go off with him and my notes were incomplete, I couldn't understand what was going on in class many times and this became a loop. I was escaping hard work to have some "fun" and then I struggled with my grades. I should instead have focused more on studies rather than having fun. That would have changed a lot of things for me and my future would have looked different, way better and different than what it is today.

In hindsight, I believe that delaying that urge to enjoy, that immediate gratification has a better impact on the future. Saw this on the net by Sahil Bloom:

You both are old enough to understand what I am saying. Delay that gratification and focus on your current role, your goals and enjoy a better future. Put in that hard work NOW. 

Love