I make it a point to indulge responsibly and routinely, but I can honestly say that some of the most miserable times in my life were when I qualified as a comfort junkie.
And conversely, some of the best times in my life were when I was right in the thick of it, working my ass off.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
Work can fill you with inspiration and energy
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hear! hear!
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I hear that!
I have a theory , the reasons most bands second album isn’t as good as the first is because before they might have had poverty (or less comfort) which is a great motivator
When I was younger I use to find appreciating the moment extremely difficult as I had nothing to compare it with.
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Indeed! That theory is also there in standup comedy. I think it holds true to a certain extent; if someone can use their imagination to look beyond their own perspective, they can keep producing greatness without relying on their own experiences.
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A lesson I am still trying to learn! Thank you for the timely reminder 🙂
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No problem! Thanks for the kind words! 😀
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It’s the work with which – at the moment – I’m having a hard time trying to find… inspiration. I have found that the “comfort junkie” mode of operation has no reward. My struggle at the moment, however, is finding what it is that makes me want to leave comfort junkie mode. It’s kind of a vicious little loop, and it’s very tough to break… But I’m glad that you have pointed out this situation.
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Personally speaking, I have found that as the habit to apply myself becomes ingrained over time, the initial discomfort of leaving comfort junkie mode steadily fades. I’m not sure if that’s everyone though…
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In other words, I should probably get off my butt and just do something 🙂
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When in doubt, being strategically aggressive is the way to go. 🙂
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I hate days when I feel I’ve been going in circles, one glitch after another, not accomplishing much. But even those days have their place… you learn a lot ….
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I know what you’re talking about—some days I feel like every traffic light is set to turn red right when I approach, both literally and metaphorically.
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