Fake Dopamine:
Let me be honest with you.
Most people our age are wasting their prime. Clubs, social media, gaming, endless music playlists — they’re chasing dopamine hits that feel good for a second, but leave you empty. And I get it — it’s tempting. But that “feel good” is fake. It’s the kind of dopamine that’s easy to get, but it robs you of your ability to feel real joy later. You don’t want to burn out your reward system chasing things that don’t give you anything back.
Here’s a crazy stat: the average young adult now spends over 7 hours a day on screens, most of that on social media and entertainment. That’s nearly 50 hours a week — more than a full-time job — just spent scrolling, watching, reacting. And what do we get in return? Anxiety, comparison, mental fog, and the illusion of productivity.
The truth is, this is your window. While others are distracted, this is the best time to work — because almost no one is. You can lap the competition just by being consistent. You don’t have to be a genius. You just have to be focused. Build. Learn. Create. Train. Think. Read. Whatever moves you forward — do more of that.
You see, fake dopamine is like a loan with crazy interest. You get the pleasure now, but you’re borrowing from your future clarity, ambition, and peace. And I promise, that debt always comes due.
So be different. Protect your mind. Delay gratification. Not because it's easy, but because it’s rare — and rare is valuable. You’ll thank yourself a year from now. While others are catching up, you’ll already be ahead.
Let them party. Let them scroll. You? You work in silence. The results will speak.
@SukhrobMurodov
