Delayed Gratification: Why Playing the Long Game Beats Chasing Quick Wins
The most successful athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders understand this truth: success doesn’t come fast—it’s earned through discipline, consistency, and patience. In this blog, Kevin Jans and Coach Leo Young share how staying committed to the process, not just the outcome, is what leads to sustainable performance in both business and sports. Learn how embracing the grind, even without immediate results, sets you up to win long-term.
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3/25/20252 min read
Delayed Gratification: Why Playing the Long Game Beats Chasing Quick Wins
Everyone wants the results—but few are willing to commit to the process.
If you’re focused on the scoreboard instead of your reps, you’re missing what really drives success. The people who win in business, athletics, and life are the ones who can grind today without needing the reward right away.
That’s exactly how Kevin Jans, founder of Skyway Acquisition, built a podcast with over 1.5 million downloads and 350+ paid subscribers—not by chasing fast growth, but by showing up week after week for ten straight years.
“You have to commit to the process,” Kevin says. “And honestly, don’t even think about the payoff—just focus on doing the work today.”
What’s one area of your life where you’ve committed to the process—even when the results weren’t immediate?
From Baseball to Business Growth
Coach Leo Young, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, emphasizes the same mindset in athlete development: “You don’t get noticed for what you say you’ll do—you get noticed for what you keep doing over time.”
Whether it’s reps in the cage or hours behind the scenes, growth doesn’t come from intensity—it comes from consistency over time.
Key Takeaways
✅ Delayed gratification builds sustainable success – Focus on progress, not instant outcomes.
✅ The grind is the reward – Process-driven people always outlast short-term thinkers.
✅ Future payoff comes from today’s discipline – Show up before anyone notices you.
✅ Results compound when you stop chasing and start committing – Long-term thinking separates the elite.
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At Sore to Soaring, we help athletes, coaches, and leaders develop a long-game mindset built on discipline, structure, and purposeful repetition. Success isn’t about what happens overnight—it’s about who keeps showing up when no one else is watching.
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Disclaimer:
The views shared in this article are for informational purposes only and do not represent an endorsement by Lupos Initiative Inc., DBA Sore to Soaring. Always consult a qualified professional before applying any business, athletic, or training advice. No affiliation or compensation exists between Sore to Soaring and any for-profit entity mentioned.
To learn more about Kevin Jans:
www.skywayacq.com
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