What works best in the short term?

What works best in the short term is something that gives you what you want fast, like a cookie that’s already baked and ready to eat.

Imagine you’re playing with your favorite toy, maybe it's a robot that moves when you press a button. If you want it to move right now, pressing the button is the best way, because it works instantly. That’s what we mean by short term, something that gives you results quickly, without needing to wait or do a lot of work.

Your brain is like a hungry kid who wants a snack. If you give it something easy and familiar, like chocolate chips, it's happy right away. But if you ask it to solve a big puzzle with tricky pieces, it might take longer to be satisfied. So in the short term, simple things that are quick are the best.

Think of it like choosing between a fast car and a slow train. If you need to get somewhere quickly, the fast car is the way to go. That’s what works best when you want something done in no time, just like getting that ready-to-eat cookie!