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Once upon a time, a 10-minute YouTube video provided a satisfying dose of entertainment. However, the introduction of YouTube shorts—and even more granular snippets, such as Minecraft jump and run clips—turned this enjoyment into a mere flicker of novelty. Our brains, wired for stimulation, now crave not just engagement but the most exciting stimuli available.
The result? A culture where distractions abound, making it increasingly difficult to invest our time in meaningful activities such as studying, reading, or exercising. The harsh truth is that to thrive in today’s world, we must actively resist these alluring distractions and instead, embrace what may seem to be the “boring” tasks of life.