It’s been almost three weeks – gamble free – the time frame in which the human brain can start to overcome a usual addiction, according to scientists.
But, do I consider myself “cured”? No. I won’t fall into that trap.
I know it’s a process. And the way I see it, each successful step is another day free of gambling.
Doesn’t mean the temptation is forever gone. Doesn’t mean the pain and regret just goes away. It’s hard to accept the fact you lost – a trick that the gambler’s mind is playing on himself, the more you lose, the more you are willing to risk just to “make it all back”, without realising you’re just creating a never ending circle of losing.
It just means that – don’t do it. Restrain yourself when the thought comes by. Observe it, don’t act on it, then let it go. Repeat.
As days go by, it will get easier, as you will find yourself already involved mentally in other directions that need your focus.
It might sound I’m giving out advice already – I’m not. I’m just talking to myself.
I will share my experiences and thoughts from time to time.
The end goal for me (“unfucked”) is to create sustainable wealth. To build businesses and products that I can pass on to my kids. To afford our lifestyle, while being debt free. I don’t care about showing off with material possessions, never did. I only care about providing for my family and achieving that financial independence.
I tried the easy way, I failed. I was lazy. But I know what am I capable of, and what I am not.
In the same time, I will find it fulfilling to know my story helped others, as the way I see it, the “gambling epidemic” is just about to get worse.
P.S. Got my contract extended the other day and I’m also looking to get a second contract. It seems I’m not that bad after all. As I wrote in the last post – lots of “I don’t know” currently, but I’m willing to do what it takes, on the right path.
(written in english)
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