I find it works best if 'the long game' has short term appeal -- 1. i.e. exercising in a way I find fun (jujitsu, dancing, swimming) 2. plan going out in a wa

I find it works best if 'the long game' has short term appeal -- 1. i.e. exercising in a way I find fun (jujitsu, dancing, swimming) 2. plan going out in a way that develops my social skills 3. save money but buy nice things that have low amortized cost (quality clothing, vacations, a computer that works...) 4. I think there's also value in making mistakes