The speaker recalls a time in college when they had to write a 10-page paper.
They procrastinated and took Aderall and weed to help them focus.
Despite distractions, they eventually started writing the paper.
๐ง Engaging in instant gratification activities like smoking weed and scrolling on social media can hinder our ability to focus on difficult tasks.
๐ Engaging in overstimulating activities like watching adult content and playing video games outside of school can make it challenging to concentrate while studying.
โฐ Building the habit of engaging in difficult tasks and avoiding instant gratification can train our brains to prefer challenges and overcome procrastination.
๐ง Overstimulation leads to resistance towards doing hard tasks.
โก Stepping away from instant gratification allows the brain to adjust and make hard tasks easier.
๐ก Tricking the brain to like doing hard things involves rewiring dopamine levels.
๐ง Dopamine plays a role in our motivation.
๐บ Easy activities like watching videos or playing video games give an instant spike in dopamine.
โ๏ธ To overcome the lack of motivation for hard work, a dopamine detox is recommended.
๐ง You can rewire your brain to enjoy doing hard things and replace instant gratification with delayed gratification.
๐ By developing good habits and following a daily schedule, hard work and activities like reading become enjoyable.
โฐ Creating a timetable of productive habits and sticking to it helps in cutting out instant gratification and rewiring the brain.
๐ก Cutting out bad habits and instant gratification leads to a better way of living.
๐ฎ Video games and other stimulating activities can be addictive and hinder personal growth.
๐ง Rewiring the brain to enjoy doing hard things can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
๐ง Limit distractions, such as browsing your phone, to optimize mental clarity and focus on hard work.
โฐ Utilize the morning when your brain is freshest to tackle difficult tasks and avoid indulging in instant gratification.
๐ด Put your phone on do not disturb to create a deep workflow and improve productivity.