Still, anticipation can sometimes add to a pleasure, so "maximizing instant gratificaton" =/= maximizing pleasure, even from a purely hedonistic perspective.
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There's also the hedonistic threadmill - the increase of joy from attaining a goal is limited, as you get used to the new status quo, so from that perspective, what does it matter if it takes a bit longer (hit your peak earlier, more years of decline).
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