To the future

Update: late night lofi music... ahhh (steamy jacuzzi vibes). I'm going to write a book. You'll see.

Anyway, there is something important I must express: delayed gratification. Too often nowadays people are absorbed into the instant gratification wormhole. Tiktok, netflix, junk food, social media, and etc - all these honeytraps sap the dopamine from our brains. They provide immediate pleasure in little 6 second bursts, and thus, who the fuck wants to put in 10x the effort studying to receive half the dopamine after acing the test. I mean... no sht, it's obvious which is better but the dopamine is too enticing for many. The ability to sacrifice temporary pleasure for a better future is rare.

Discipline will build champions. For instance, one cannot makeup a missed workout, but one can prepare for gratification by working out ahead of time. Train hard everyday and your rest day will be 1000x more restful. You can't be selfish. Workout now, study now, finish your sht NOW, so the future you won't have to play catch-up. Struggle now so the future you can have better days. Give them the best life possible. Eat healthy, sleep consistently, and don't procrastinate - trust me. Live for you (as in the one in the future).

In hindsight, sometimes I do wonder why I put myself through all the difficult sht, but nonetheless, I am always grateful.