Chapter 1: The Risk of Over-Communicating Your Plans

When it comes to goal-setting, one common piece of advice is that sharing your plans can be detrimental. This habit can jeopardize your future success.

Imagine this: when you stop engaging in activities like playing video games, eating junk food, or simply wasting time, you may find that your brain's dopamine receptors become less stimulated. Consequently, even the smallest achievements can bring you joy.

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Section 1.1: Understanding Dopamine and Happiness

Interestingly, reducing your dopamine intake doesn't mean you'll feel less happy. In fact, it could enhance your happiness. It's similar to alcohol and sugar; the more you consume, the more you crave. By limiting dopamine, even minimal releases can feel rewarding, turning tasks into enjoyable experiences. This was the intention behind my own dopamine detox, but I was unaware of the consequences.

Subsection 1.1.1: The Impact of Deprivation

The brain, when deprived of dopamine, instinctively seeks ways to replenish it. In my case, I found a regrettable solution without realizing it at the time.

Section 1.2: The Consequences of Sharing Your Plans

I developed a pattern of sharing my ambitious goals on platforms like Medium. Although it felt rewarding to receive validation, it inadvertently sapped my motivation to pursue those goals. My brain would reason, "Why strive when you've already received recognition?"

This cycle became a destructive habit, one I recognized too late. A significant turning point occurred during a family dinner when my sister shared insights from her psychology class, which highlighted how vocalizing your plans can diminish motivation.

Chapter 2: A Shift in Perspective

It's essential to note that sharing your goals isn't universally counterproductive. In some scenarios, it can serve as motivation, particularly when those around you doubt your ambitions. Many successful individuals have thrived on the desire to prove skeptics wrong.

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In "Why You Don't Follow Through On Your Plans," discover the psychological reasons behind why we sometimes fail to act on our goals and how to overcome these barriers.

One Last Thought

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