The psychology of impulse—explained without the fluff.America isn’t short on information. We’re short on discipline.
In A Penis Knows No Future, Dr. Tim Maggs and Trudy Maggs take an unflinching—and often humorous—look at our cultural addiction to immediate gratification. This is the psychology of impulse: why we reach for the donut, the credit card, the shortcut, the quick thrill… even when we know better.
And then they flip the script.
Because the quieter power—the one nobody glamorizes—is delayed gratification: planning, discipline, structure, and choices that favor the person you want to be five, ten, or twenty years from now.
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You’ll laugh, cringe, recognize yourself… and change.
This isn’t just about one bad habit—it’s about a lifestyle. The authors connect the dots across real life, including:
If you’ve ever said, “I’ll start tomorrow,” this is for you.
This book is for people who want to:
Perfect for readers who enjoy: straight talk, behavior psychology, practical self-help, and humor that tells the truth.
Why the title? Because impulse doesn’t plan. The title is intentionally provocative—and the message is simple: impulse is short-sighted. It wants what it wants now, and it doesn’t care what it costs you later.
This book helps you step off the hamster wheel of impulse and build a life with clarity and purpose based on long-term dreams.
Real-world experience. Real-life tools.
Dr. Tim Maggs has spent his career studying why people make the choices they make—and how better structure leads to better lives.
Trudy Maggs, his wife and co-author, brings clarity, wisdom, and a grounded voice to a world that’s constantly tempted to trade the future for a quick fix.
Together, they combine experience, observation, and practical insight to help readers move from impulsive living to intentional living.
Build a future your impulse can’t steal.
You don’t need a new personality. You need a better system. Start practicing delayed gratification—one decision, one habit, one moment at a time.
