So extremely thorough and well-written. Delayed gratification is what most people cannot tolerate. But you show here, that with awareness and knowledge about how consistency is key and little things pay off for the future, this is really when the growth (and magic) starts to happen. Bravo, Adam.
I think an investment mentality is key. Work today does not bring immediate benefit, but will pay dividends in time.
This model is true for almost everything we value. It is short term, instant gratification that tends to damn us. Addiction is of course the polar opposite of an investment mentality.
This captures what I’m aiming for right now. I’m investing in different areas of life so that I can emerge in a holistically healthier place. And trying to do that without living in the future/past. Investing is a great metaphor for recovery, one I’m going to think over for the rest of the day.
I think this was brilliantly written. Love the analogy. It works, and it’s relevant. The “instant gratification”….um yeah. Feel like that’s the crux of addiction. The opposite of patience.
There are of course things that are instantly rewarding. And not everything has to be an investment. But I thought this was a helpful topic for people in the post addiction landscape. I’ve met many people in different groups who have asked, and I’m grossly simplifying here, ‘What’s the point of being sober?’ I hope this might help provide one angle to one answer to that question. It just pays off. Maybe there’s an article there too. ‘What’s the point?’
So extremely thorough and well-written. Delayed gratification is what most people cannot tolerate. But you show here, that with awareness and knowledge about how consistency is key and little things pay off for the future, this is really when the growth (and magic) starts to happen. Bravo, Adam.
Thank you so much Holly. That ‘Stocks for Dummies’ book I read last year has, ahem, paid dividends.
I think an investment mentality is key. Work today does not bring immediate benefit, but will pay dividends in time.
This model is true for almost everything we value. It is short term, instant gratification that tends to damn us. Addiction is of course the polar opposite of an investment mentality.
Good points well made, Spiff. Thank you for reading.
Love this analogy, and it's a great reminder for people to stay the course and not give up too soon.
That’s it isn’t it? Stay the course, trust the process. Thank you, Ellie.
This captures what I’m aiming for right now. I’m investing in different areas of life so that I can emerge in a holistically healthier place. And trying to do that without living in the future/past. Investing is a great metaphor for recovery, one I’m going to think over for the rest of the day.
Thank you for reading, Liya. A holistically healthier place- I like your words, and they nail the idea. Thank you for your insights!
I think this was brilliantly written. Love the analogy. It works, and it’s relevant. The “instant gratification”….um yeah. Feel like that’s the crux of addiction. The opposite of patience.
Great stuff here.
Thank you, Mike.
There are of course things that are instantly rewarding. And not everything has to be an investment. But I thought this was a helpful topic for people in the post addiction landscape. I’ve met many people in different groups who have asked, and I’m grossly simplifying here, ‘What’s the point of being sober?’ I hope this might help provide one angle to one answer to that question. It just pays off. Maybe there’s an article there too. ‘What’s the point?’
Thanks for reading, Mike.
These are good! Namasta
Thank you for reading. And thanks for joining too!
Namaste.