Instant Gratification

"I'm not an Adultolescent!"

Christine Hassler | Posted 07.15.2008 | Living

Read More: Stereotypes, The Balanced Life, Instant Gratification, Gen Y Work, Gen Y, Twenty-Something Advice, Adultolesence, Work-Life Balance, Entitlement, Living News
Christine Hassler

I read your posts about adultolescents. As a hard-working member of Gen Y, I feel like I have to overcome a lot of stereotypes like the carefree, irr...

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Obama May Be Ready -- But is America Ready?

Martin Lewis | Posted 01.07.2008 | Politics

Read More: Democratic Presidential Candidate, Instant Gratification, Barack Obama, Audacity of Hope, 2008 Presidential Race, Politics News
Martin Lewis

Obama needs to be sure that he is not inciting expectations that he -- and indeed any president -- is powerless to fulfill among millions of people who (foolishly) expect instant results.

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Instant Games Now Fuel Lottery Business

New York Times | Nelson Schwartz | Posted 12.27.2007 | Business

Read More: Lottery Tickets, Instant Gratification, Instant Games, Casino Betting, Stratch-Off Tickets, Lottery, Business News

With the popularity of traditional lotteries waning across the country, many states are turning to instant games priced at $20, $30 and as high as $50...

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