Cheap Dopamine: The Modern Day Devil Ruining Your Life

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[@clarkkegley]

Very important topic today. We're talking about the one thing controlling every action in your life. If you want to shift into You 2.0, you must master this! Also, if you're interested in reinventing yourself and working 1 on 1 with me, click here for a free coaching call ➡ www.clarkkegley.com/free-case-study?sl=yt-dopamine

[@cruelworld1902]

Do you still believe in law of attraction, to strongly believe in what you want, to imagine it, to feel it. You made a video about it years ago, just wondering if your perspectives have changed on it or if you still find it applicable.

[@IAmNotTheBodyIAmNotTheMind-77]

I miss your Spiritual point of view on things... Learning how to practice living in the present moment also helps a lot with the urge to get easy / fast dopamine plus it puts you in way more relaxed and stressless state of mind.

[@brendaarnold9090]

​@@IAmNotTheBodyIAmNotTheMind-77 what is your spiritual point of view?

[@IAmNotTheBodyIAmNotTheMind-77]

@@brendaarnold9090 Living in the Present moment and meditating. Bringing the mind waves to Alpha from Beta. This will create a great awareness of what bad habits you have and helps with great control over the urges to smoke, drink, procrastinate, etc. Its not only spiritual point of view, its also science ... Last 10 years we are seeing that many scientific facts are somehow incorporated in many Spiritual traditions... You can check older Videos from Clark ... he explains many spiritual topics very well and understandable.

[@martinn47]

Good luck to everyone trying to reduce cheap dopamine and increase delayed gratification. It will be difficult at the beginning and you might fail a bunch of times, but trust me - it get's easier over time and the results are well worth it. You got this 😉.

[@LukeWit]

Yeaaaa, being 20 and my whole life being cheap dopamine, constant video games, looking at social media in class, binging KZbin whenever I was bored, it’s been hard to reduce it. Failed and the addition came back stronger. But always getting back on the train 😎

[@obamas.7963]

Porn is a killer

[@mekhilefanis1442]

@@obamas.7963 true man :(

[@veronicarodriguez-kx9wj]

Bye FB Ytube and Snap …Hello Gym and reading books the old fashion way

[@yokoso2386]

consumptions the cheap dopamine is the hardest thing to take back control from, the video games, social media consumption, cheap quick dopamine, pleasure feelings and etc if one souce of dopamine activity like video games stopped than the other same source paterrn of dopamine would come like social media consumption, if social media consumption stopped than the other source would come way like endless motivational videos, when endless motivation stopped and so on the other cheap dopamine would comr i dont know it is so hard to live without that cheap dopamine, i would like to consume zero cheap dopamine bruh, once i stop the one activoties of cheap dopamine the other cheap dopamine addiction would come

[@michaelsadvice]

The scariest thing about cheap dopamine is that we are so damn trapped, that we don’t even realise how much we’ve lost our ability to focus, to concentrate and to be present in the moment… it became “normal” and we got used to it. To feel again like the super intelligent species we are, it needs drastic change

[@Jacknutrigainz]

@Michael Block Absolutely agree

[@alvaroborja1]

The algorithm of TikTok for example is different in Asia then here in Brazil 😂 In Asia they have educational content going viral and in America they give us stupid dances and clips that make us dumb and addicted to the platform

[@michaelsadvice]

@@alvaroborja1 I live in Asia. I wouldn’t say there is a big difference… its mostly people just eating food or doing lipsync stuff 😄

[@SidOfRivia]

​@@alvaroborja1in India they have banned the app but the Instagram Reels and KZbin shorts are the same thing under a different name so it doesn't make much of a difference.

[@mevolveme]

@@alvaroborja1 I live in the US and my feed is full of motivational content. Educational videos science cooking videos bartending recipes etc.. i think its algorithm based on what you search. the trick os don’t open an app unless you are going to search for something.

[@kendrarhodes6425]

I’ve been taking a break from Facebook and Instagram and it’s helped my mental clarity and freed up a lot of my time. I realized I was wasting hours watching other people live their lives and I wasn’t fully living mine.

[@vickis.9363]

I'm on day 4 of a Daniel Fast: abstinence from coffee, alcohol, pot, cigarettes, sugar, processed foods, meat, eggs, dairy...basically I only consume whole foods: vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, and water. First few days were challenging but now I'm really in the flow and feeling fantastic! My energy is so stable. I'm going for 21 days. I like the simplicity of it all; eliminates decision fatigue. I'm feeling liberated and reset.

[@lynnbuonomo7611]

You go girl!! Keep on keeping on❤

[@marianaespinosa3890]

Inspiring :)

[@beamerz9398]

Need animal products

[@vickis.9363]

@@beamerz9398 In your opinion.

[@Erandy_]

Remember to take a b12 vitamin or nutritional yeast 💗, I made the mistake of not taking any supplements during the Daniel fast and ended more tired

[@nitinnishant7783]

I still remember watching your video last year on five essential books we should read once in our lives. For some reason, that video resonated with me. I read the book that you recommended the most in that list. The Unlimited Power. This book changed my life. I used to be a disorganized person. Procrastination was my name and I basically thrived on my compulsive behaviors which I repeated religiously every single day. But, the day I read Unlimited Power... it shattered my compulsions into pieces. It gave me the power to deal with my messed-up life. A year later, I have accomplished so much in my life, it baffles me. I have read many legendary books since I first read The Unlimited Power, but nothing else has impacted me the same. I have now realized that I never lacked skill, intelligence, or competence to achieve my ideal life. What I really lacked was self-belief and consolation that even someone like me is worthy of a fulfilling life. In a way, your video changed my life, and I will always be grateful for that.

[@veronicarodriguez-kx9wj]

What are the books? I’m starting that journey today of reading books and getting off of Ytube . I binge on it too much and I need help

[@Carvgoo]

I read a quote once that said "Not all pleasures are good, but everything that is good will always bring pleasure". It seems so spot on.

[@cinthaa1]

I needed this so much now. Realized that my life always revolves around the dopamine hit of getting approval mostly from dating. Now the guy left me and I realize how much energy I could’ve invested in myself instead of being reliant on the dopamine hits of male attention. Thanks Clark, this video is life-saving ❤

[@adamant6184]

Yes! We are addicted to attraction!!!😅

[@BushraJarallah]

You're amazing!

[@cinthaa1]

@@BushraJarallah thank you, that is so sweet ☺️

[@MrMuhammadlutfullah]

To undo one love you have to do many . You get stuck in vicious circle ⭕️ of girls & woman . Stop meeting them before it’s too late .

[@mindandbody9200]

Love how your videos are not about selling your course but rather about giving genuine value to us and then maybe helping us further with the course of we want

[@Zee-bu2rw]

For me, the biggest delayed gratification I've been working on for the past 4 years is being present. Let me tell you it's not easy. I've been a maladaptive daydreamer ever since I was very young, and that has always been my cheap dopamine. I've relapsed many times during this 4 year period, but every single time, I've been hit with some awful lows that gave me no choice but to go after the real thing again. And it's completely worth the struggle. Thanks for this video, it's very inspiring.

[@topofthegreen]

I ditched social media , couldn’t be happier.

[@tj.0902]

12:45 in German is the word for that state "Vorfreude". Feeling happy for something that is going to happen

[@Monika-dq6wo]

Great visual of dopamine hits and delayed gratification! Never thought about it in that way!

[@bradsmith175]

Fredrich Nietzsche would have been a good key thinker to add. He went steps further than Buhddist thinking into becoming a better you through delayed gratification as an overman (overcoming oneself). He influenced many modern day thinkers and psychology. Could be juice for a vid.

[@nikkoandreic.gepayo2187]

Good evening, thank you, I'm from the Philippines, and self-improvement has been a part of my life lately, instant gratification really weakens your reputation as a man, it also distributes into a disciplined manner, you become lazy, eaten by lust, and laziness. Practically, if you want to enjoy more about your self-improvement you must enjoy first the pain of discipline, quitting porn, working out, eating healthy, reading books, strong connection with God, and accepting true love, will be achieved. For as long as you enjoy the process, don't quit. Also, maturity doesn't come to any age. We as a man, must take full responsibility but don't forget to be happy.

[@lakshminarayanan6940]

this vedio is life changing and well made. thanks mam. i would definitely recommend the vedio to my friends and family. i wont chase this instant gratification hereafter. thank you once again.

[@ablakeslife]

Great topic my friend! 🙌🏻

[@MattMcClyde]

love you both!

[@ilkkak3065]

What about us workaholics? Some get dopamine from working hard, to the point of burn out again and again... Luckily my divorce made me single dad and now i can't work too much cause i need to take care of my kids. And i have noticed feeling those things you said.

[@alexandrublanita8714]

I really appreciate the fact that you are constantly posting video about " self esteem and self motivation" and you never rushed to give financial advice and enter that side that is like a virus on KZbin for most content creators.

[@olmanarrieta]

Thank you so much for all your eye opener content, I have been struggling myself with the dopamine addiction and with out you telling me today to seek the root of my problems I was thinking about it, but now you point it me in the right direction

[@alex_gemini_artist]

You are becoming the 'brother" I never had. Now that I think of it even the idle parents I never had! Thank you for this amazing work u do.

[@RizNut]

Month of April: no alcohol, sex of any kind, drugs, smoking, junk food, fast food, fried food, anything with high fructose corn syrup, no juice, soda, bread, pasta, pizza etc, no days off from the gym, no negative self talk

[@yusska722]

no days off from the gym is not a good idea btw

[@junwoopark170]

this is like treating urself like treating a slave haha

[@thestuff4321]

​@@yusska722 Depends on what they're doing and training intensity.

[@joshdavidolson]

​@@yusska722you can go to the gym and walk 15 min low impact on a treadmill. The key is consistency and disipline

[@NikiruSan]

You are like a big bro to us. Thanks for always making such amazing content.😊

[@boigarashi7473]

Thank you for your videos! You're honesty, frankness, and giving credit to your sources, separates you from other Self Improvement personalities on YT. You've helped me fight alcoholism and be more confident.

[@hebaqasem1268]

This video is awesome, I've been trying to cut down on screen time but its been a challenge.

[@ompatel2824]

The thing that used to make you feel good...eventually just makes you feel not bad.....that blew my mind

[@itismeanttobe]

a year ago when i was still in school i was better at this i already knew the concepts i still don't use tiktok for that reason and followed meditation inner work journaling time managment but when i graduated and had to face some hard facts nowadays , i fell into a spiral of despair forgot to take care of myself the way i always did. thank you for this video you helped me alot along the years and im getting back on track brother

[@donaldnewsome8583]

Dude I’m a big fan. Keep going you are making a difference

[@jenscurty]

So much value in this video and I can only agree it is a battle. Even at a point where you know you came a long way already, you constantly improve yourself it isn't over. Some days will feel harder not just at the beginning but you get better, you will improve yourself so much that your old you couldn't believe it's ever able to acomplish it. This is a fight you must win to go on the route where your greatest you awaits you.

[@diving.deep.]

My indulgence of choice is KZbin. I removed the app but still look it up. Thank you. This was God sent. 🙌🤲

[@ChillingwithDil]

I appreciate the call to cultivate more meaningful connections and engage in activities that bring genuine fulfillment and purpose. It's a reminder to prioritize real-life experiences, human connections, and personal growth over the allure of constant digital stimulation. Thank you for sharing this insightful video. It serves as a valuable reminder to be more mindful of our digital consumption and to reclaim our lives from the grips of cheap dopamine. Let's strive to create a more balanced and fulfilling existence that nurtures our well-being and genuine happiness.

[@josephwilson5254]

Clark kegley you're phenomenon very inspiring videos

[@darrensteves]

Love that it is the journey not the destination and it actually makes sense!

[@SuperAz000z]

I deleted all social media and man it feels so much better.

[@adityabhat8338]

I hope I get a real mentor like you too change my life❤ my life is good but I want it to be the best . Thanks for your insight

[@alessandrodonnarumma649]

Thank you for this video! I love reading books and I like the way you have dealt with so many huge, profound topics only in a short span. The idea of explaining how to enjoy the process through a graphic is brilliant and exhaustive. Thank you again!

[@devonwrayn]

im at day 14 of not smoking any weed. weed has been my crutch for 13 years of daily use. Im going to a gym with a personal trainer using the money tht would had been spent on my habit. anytime i jones for it, i go for a walk or workout more. I can already see hints of my growth right now, and will keep at it. this video really came at a great time

[@cabrondemente1]

I'm glad to read this; weed ruined my last relationship, he justified himself saying weed is not addictive but he sat in the couch for 10-12 hours smoking weed and playing videogames then snapped at me because "we never do anything together" even if I suggested going to the movies, etc. Now that I'm typing this I realize that it was not only weed, he was addicted to any instant source of dopamine so the moment I stopped being a source he dumped me.

[@AJBuddha]

If you end up going back keep an extremely low tolerance & don’t use it 24/7 if you take small doses & wait longer before redosing you’ll always have a low tolerance

[@ClaireDobransky]

So proud of you 😘

[@jacquelineellis7136]

The best video I've seen in a while...thank you. Turning off social media right now.

[@jeanniegichigi2765]

So Good..well donw Clark for breaking it down with such clarity...am inspired!!!

[@ruthy_lopez]

What a fantastic video. EVERYONE should watch this as a requirement to be a healthy human being. Thank you for sharing.

[@aprilmullins1783]

WOW! Thanks again Clark. Your videos helped me so much. I scroll through and add a videos that I feel like I need to watch to a playlist. Usually a combination of you Tony Robbins and Joe Dispenza. Then when I have spare time, I hit shuffle and trust the universe to play the video that I need to see the most. Today this was the first video on my shuffle & DAYUMN did I need this! THANK YOU!

[@davidbrailsford7414]

Much wisdom you have learned along life path's journey. Sharing it must be very joyful.

[@mosaic.owl.studios]

I have a similar question before I do things: "Am I doing this just to 'light up' my brain?"

[@Forwardnow]

This video was such a💡moment for me. SO good. Thank you so much!💯🙌

[@alexgrogan2532]

I just started watching your channel, you seem genuine 💯

[@mattgalley8587]

This video is exactly what I needed to hear at this moment

[@samanthamariah7625]

This addiction is why when we’re watching a video, we can now interrupt that video and watch a “short” and then the original video you’re watching will keep playing. It’s to keep people addicted with our short attention spans and needing more content in a shorter amount of time. It has been working on me and I had just recently noticed what I’m doing. And now I’m going to stop.

[@Jidnesh]

I have a quick solution on this I made a rule to complete any video I am watching even if it is lenthy or boring. helps not gonna lie.

[@ostinigisa472]

Love these videos Clark!

[@johnnyo7817]

Awesome video Clark! Loved it! ❤

[@PATheBrand]

"Courage contains genius and magic. Face a situation fearlessly and there is no situation to face, it falls away of its own weight."

[@skg9644]

Live the 1.5 version of you and have it all

[@saumyashhah]

Awesome video Clark!

[@lynnbuonomo7611]

Thank you for this awesome real conversation that needs to be known! Discipline and love for one’s self ❤that’s where my journey is headed.

[@soxlearning]

Great insight into the Dopamine connection. Thanks for sharing. I recognize the cycles you described.

[@farahkh2607]

In Islam, this is what Ramadan is at its core, it's disciplining oneself and denying from the instant pleasures, not just food, but also sex and useless distractions, and we replace that by worshipping God and reading our Quran so it's like what you said, resetting those dopamine levels so we can enjoy the real stuff.

[@morticiasunshine1402]

Clark!!! Thank you!!

[@yashrachelkar1]

Thanks a Ton Clark! ♥️

[@juliemathews9751]

Clark thanks for being our modern stoic ❤❤❤😊

[@jesswanderland]

I need to do this with social media. I always feel a lot better without it.

[@louislawrence4341]

What a detailed explanation & presentation... Great 👍🏻

[@traveler0202]

Love all your videos. Keep them coming! You have really changed my life for the better. I'm super grateful for you!

[@jillmaher8555]

Damn!! You are good!! Although I've known the dopamine game for a long time but it's wonderful listening to you verbalize!

[@Atlas92936]

Don’t forget KZbin. People tend to exclude that

[@NancyRichmondTarot]

I really needed to hear this today. Thanks Clark, great video!

[@pranavtanpure6854]

best video man!

[@TheNomadicTrader]

Your content is great, thank you

[@Angell_Lee]

Thank you so much Clark! xo

[@InnerFireArmwrestles]

Your content is top notch!! Great work 🎉🎉🎉

[@ishitachakraborty7990]

Cant Thank You Enough Sir 🙏🫂

[@93theproducer47]

Dude this video is so helpful. I’ve heard this kind of stuff before but the way you explained it was awesome. 💪🏼

[@frank0ate]

Best video yet, Clark. Good stuff! Let’s all get to version 2.0!

[@deepthipulipati2511]

Thank you clark for this lesson it really opened my eyes❤

[@lilliza83]

Thank you Clark . Great video.

[@1979jon]

This has blown my mind

[@patriciad.6666]

Great video.😊 Very informative.

[@am-xh9mn]

Thank you so much for this video!! It is so true.

[@emmanuelrijo811]

Dude when and where can we grab a beer! Holy smokes your insight is top tier

[@patrickhaberny6202]

Loved this video!! Thank you

[@sol.azulalado]

Thank you for speaking up about this 🎉

[@mateuslenz6675]

Man, I really needed it. Thank you so much!

[@user-wb6bw1dc9n]

Wow this make sense!!! I feel so much worse when I'm using my phone (procrastinating). I just want to trow that thing Out window! Now I need to start so at one day I don't need this phone anymore.

[@tangerin511]

Everyone needs to watch this video

[@missskena]

Incredible video Clark !! 👏🏽👏🏽 you never cease to share value

[@moeamraniprotrainer]

Great video!

[@gustavodc3684]

Thanks 💖 Gràcies 💖 Gracias 💖

[@nadiadarkling]

Amazing video very straight up

[@andrejscupecs5091]

Hey Clark, Thanks for your efforts. Your videos are truly encouraging and reminds over and over again of how it is important to stay present in life and to realize what our true values. Good luck to you

[@kwillo4]

This was insightful, thank you man! Top quality video :D

[@spencerhammond5992]

WOW what an amazing inspiring video 💥💯

[@docdabbin2803]

C.S. Lewis once said: "if there is a desire within me this world cannot satisfy, the only logical explanation is I was made for another world." Our hearts are restless until they rest in Christ.

[@NANGSGARAGE]

Gamification for my Personal Development has helped me a lot 🏆

[@amalkrishnas1696]

thanks for the video, very helpful

[@elliotrogers7118]

I know this problem. I can’t watch this video without scrolling the comments, looking at other videos to watch, doing something else.

[@rosebudchoto755]

😂 the struggle is real

[@Mysticponderer]

Oh.

[@tealover5802]

I'll give you a like, Clark, to raise your dopamine level a bit 😁

[@angeldip5797]

I have been one of those rats. Heroin. It becomes all you do and all you care about and it’s not even rewarding or pleasing after some time but after some time, a very short amount, you NEED it. You forget to eat. You sleep all the time and then not at all. You neglect hygiene, socializing, work performance and productivity. You lose interest in your art, sports, exercise and hobbies. Today for most it’s even worse. Fentanyl. I pray for us all going through it. Even if it’s your iPhone or Instagram feed, sex, meth or food. Even if it’s KZbin!!! You can push past it. It’s helped me to find meaning and purpose again. To focus on OTHERS vs yourself.

[@A-Better-Version-Of-Myself]

Thanks for sharing useful information!

[@littlenolte663]

Love your videos!

[@jewelintherough3840]

This was great!

[@leonschuler9410]

great chanel!