Why do people often abandon their long-term goals shortly after committing to them?
People often abandon their long-term goals because the immediate costs of pursuing these goals become more salient as the reward remains distant. The hyperbolic discounting function makes immediate alternatives increasingly appealing, leading to a shift in preference.
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