Member-only story
I used to hate walking.
I don’t mean that I used to hate just going on a nice stroll.
I hated walking anywhere. I was the definition of lazy… maybe efficient is a better word. I loved going to the gym and working on my little side businesses, but outside of that, you would find me on my couch, in bed, or in my office chair playing video games. I’ve always been the type to do the bare minimum, which has mostly benefited me in one way or another.
I would make any excuse to walk or drive somewhere.
To set the scene, I started using nicotine when the Juul became popular (yes, I was one of those kids that didn’t know any better and conformed). Eventually, that nicotine usage transitioned into using Zyns instead for focused work. Zyns are tobaccoless nicotine pouches, very popular right now.
On a random day in 2019, I realized that my nicotine abuse was hurting the attention I could give to others. I always felt tired. I didn’t say much in conversation. And if I hadn’t had a hit in a while, that’s all that I would be able to think about.
(For those wondering, I still use nicotine because of its various benefits, and often take breaks from it for a week or two at a time).
