This made me think about one of Kurosawa's interviews. I've linked it at the bottom of this, the relevant part is at 4:27. What he brings up is an old custom about how if you're going to climb a mountain, don't look at the peak. Maybe that sounds a bit different than keeping the goal in mind, but I think it works with the marshmallow example and a few other points in the article. With the marshmallows it was being able to be patient to receive a better reward, but with climbing a mountain it is the patient who make it to the top. It's about knowing what you want and working diligently towards it, while not being caught up in how much work or time it will take, nor not how the peak looks from far away. Creative success is a grind man, whether you're a blogger, a street drummer, or a classically trained painter. It's all about consistency, dedication, and a willingness to learn.
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That's true, @carlyle!