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I Taught Myself to Like Hard Things, And Then My Productivity Skyrocketed

7 min readMay 16, 2023

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In the heartwarming glow of early morning sun, I found myself, once again, at odds with the daunting tasks staring back at me.

The seemingly endless array of projects, complex coding assignments, rigorous workout routines, and the elusive art of forming deep, meaningful connections all posed a steep wall, hard to climb.

For a long time, I shied away from these challenges, favoring the ease of comfort and familiarity.

Have you ever noticed how you’re a total master of procrastination when it comes to tackling those tough, brain-draining tasks?

I know I am.

So, grab a cup of tea (or coffee, if that’s your poison) and let me share with you how I tricked my sneaky brain into enjoying those pesky hard things. You know, the ones that make you feel like the world is ending as soon as you start thinking about them.

Our Brains: Masters of Deception and Dopamine Junkies

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Eric Kulbiej
Eric Kulbiej

Written by Eric Kulbiej

I write on web development and productivity. Merchant navy officer on a passenger ferry.