How To Stop Falling Into The Dopamine Trap | Ep. 142
May 18, 2023•12 min•Ep. 142
Episode description
Today, I'm talking about something that's been on my mind a lot lately: falling into the dopamine trap.
It's something we've all done, whether we realize it or not. You know those cheap dopamine hits like junk food, porn, Netflix, video games, smoking, drinking? Yeah, those.
They make you feel good for a little while, but then they wear off and you're left feeling like a sad sack.
But here's the thing: those cheap dopamine hits aren't really cheap.
They end up costing you more than you think…and the worst part is that the bill doesn't come due until years down the road when it's too late to do anything about it.
The problem is that it's hard to think about the future. Future you is a problem for, well, future you.
But the actions you take now are going to determine who you are down the road.
Now, I know it's easier said than done. It's so much easier to give in to that instant gratification, to eat that pizza or watch that Netflix show.
But the truth is…easy choices lead to a hard life. Hard choices lead to an easy life. It's a simple concept, but it's so true.
So you gotta ask yourself: do you wanna be the person who's always chasing the next cheap dopamine hit, or do you wanna be the person who's taking care of themselves and their future?
It's something we've all done, whether we realize it or not. You know those cheap dopamine hits like junk food, porn, Netflix, video games, smoking, drinking? Yeah, those.
They make you feel good for a little while, but then they wear off and you're left feeling like a sad sack.
But here's the thing: those cheap dopamine hits aren't really cheap.
They end up costing you more than you think…and the worst part is that the bill doesn't come due until years down the road when it's too late to do anything about it.
The problem is that it's hard to think about the future. Future you is a problem for, well, future you.
But the actions you take now are going to determine who you are down the road.
Now, I know it's easier said than done. It's so much easier to give in to that instant gratification, to eat that pizza or watch that Netflix show.
But the truth is…easy choices lead to a hard life. Hard choices lead to an easy life. It's a simple concept, but it's so true.
So you gotta ask yourself: do you wanna be the person who's always chasing the next cheap dopamine hit, or do you wanna be the person who's taking care of themselves and their future?
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