Addictive Behavior Isn’t Bad
Summary
- I was arrested six times and drank a lot over an 18-month period because I indulged in the wrong direction.
- When people suppress their natural gifts, they often go the wrong way, like I did.
- I learned to ignore others' advice and do what works best for me, even if it's the opposite of what they said.
- My core qualities didn't change; I just started using them in the right way.
- There's nothing wrong with being obsessed; the key is to focus that obsession on the right things.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a few key strategies to help focus your energy and talents in the right direction, especially if you are a small business owner, entrepreneur, or interested in personal growth.
First, you should embrace your natural gifts instead of suppressing them. Identify what you're good at and find ways to channel those strengths into your business or personal development. For example, if you're naturally good at talking to people, use that skill to network and build relationships.
Another good way of making progress is to ignore unhelpful advice and focus on what works best for you. Often, people around us might not understand our vision or approach. Trust your instincts and lean into methods that align with your goals and values, even if they go against conventional wisdom.
Also, remember that your core qualities will not change, but how you use them can. If you’re someone who is naturally obsessive, like I am, focus that obsession on productive tasks. For instance, if you're obsessed with details, channel that into perfecting your product or service.
Lastly, keep your actions low-cost and high-value. Prioritize tasks that require little time and money but offer significant returns. Like enhancing your social media presence, which can be done with minimal investment and can greatly increase your visibility and engagement.
By embracing your natural talents, trusting your instincts, using your core qualities wisely, and focusing on impactful, low-cost actions, you can achieve the desired outcomes without overwhelming yourself.
Full Transcript
I was arrested six times wow I was drinking all the time I was doing there was an 18-month period where I allowed myself to indulge in the wrong direction and so what I see is that when people try to suppress these things that they are naturally gifted with and then they're told are wrong they go in this direction which is what I went in and it took me just saying screw what everyone's told me what works for me and what works for me is actually the opposite of what everyone have said I was that person and I am now where I am it's not like something fundamentally inside of me changed it's that I put it in the right direction I now have it working for me not against me there's nothing wrong with being obsessed you're using it on the wrong things
