6 Thoughts on Cycling and their impact on life.
12 October, 2023The More You Do, The Easier It Gets.
27 October, 2023Avoid the cheap dopamine trap.
5 minutes reading.
You wake up at 4:00 am, feeling the exhaustion and the chill in the air. A voice inside whispers, “It’s okay to stay in bed. Missing a day of training wouldn’t be a big deal.” But you push through, braving the dark and cold, ready to challenge yourself on that bike.
Within moments, your mood brightens, and your focus sharpens. Yes, hard things are undoubtedly tough, but they always come with a deeply satisfying reward. (Trust me, the only workouts I regret are the ones I’ve skipped.) Because dopamine is too skilled at tempting us with quick fixes!
It all boils down to the standards you set for yourself.
Believe me, chasing cheap dopamine is the quickest route to lowering those standards. The more we seek instant gratification, the more we diminish our own expectations. In today’s world, distractions are everywhere. If we allow this noise to take over, we’ll coast through life in default mode, waking up each day without a clear goal.
You stop making decisions. You become influenced into making choices. And this influence nudges you further towards the lure of cheap dopamine, creating a cycle that’s tough to break.
Our only defense? Being aware of where we direct our attention.
Consider this: you wake up, scroll through Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or whatever platform gives you that dopamine hit, unknowingly offering your time and attention while gaining nothing in return. Are you truly unaware of this manipulation, or are you simply too entangled in the allure of cheap dopamine to care?
Real fulfillment comes when we seek authentic sources of dopamine. Fake dopamine requires no effort; it’s just a click away. Genuine dopamine, however, comes with a price: pain. You endure that pain, and in return, receive an incredible reward. On the road, pain is the price you pay; a fit body is the reward you earn.
You give, and you get. Simple as that.
No more falling for external influence. Even amid all the noise, you must hit the pause button. It’s time to take control: of your attention, your choices, your decisions—of everything. You need to be in the driver’s seat.
In the end, remember: dopamine is a tool. Take the time to read its user manual before rushing to use it. Give pain, and you’ll receive a reward. Repeat this cycle indefinitely and see how your life changes.
So, that’s it! I hope these help you get a little more done, even when you don’t feel like it.
Chat soon,
Daniel.
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