You need to eat. Sometimes, that means you need a slapped-together peanut butter sandwich right now. Other times, that means saving your appetite for a really great meal you’re going to spend several hours preparing. The decision of whether to meet a need (or even a want) soon but with a lesser option versus “holding out” for a better option later can only be made by you, but you should make that decision with intention.
Our desires will often drive us toward the quicker option. That’s not always the wrong choice, but it’s definitely the wrong choice to default to. Instant gratification is a trap that can drain us of the mental resources we need to build a better life. Desire is fuel. It’s a resource that, when carefully cultivated, can turn into ambition and dedication, planning and prosperity.
When you need to eat immediately, do so. But as often as you can, for eating or anything else, plan and prosper.
The Opportunity Machine 