Cheap Dopamine Is Wrecking Your Growth

Some of us are living on a shaky foundation.

Every day looks different. There’s no rhythm, no core structure.

And if we’re honest, the most consistent things in our day are pulling us in the wrong direction:

• Scrolling social media

• Binge-watching shows

• Excessive gaming

• Pornography

• Gossipping

None of those things move you forward.

They’re cheap dopamine, easy hits that slowly rob your purpose.

We all want to lead better—teams, families, communities. But you can’t lead others well if you can’t lead yourself first.

That starts with what you do daily.

Your Habits Tell the Truth

Don’t tell me you love learning if you haven’t read anything in years.

Don’t say health matters to you when your food choices say otherwise.

Your habits reveal your real priorities.

Not your goals. Not your good intentions.

What you actually do.

If your habits are weak, your foundation is weak.

And when pressure comes, you won’t stand.

Start With Your Mornings

If you want to build a solid foundation, start with the first part of your day.

Pick 1 habit you can imagine doing for the next decade.

Here’s my current morning routine:

• 📖 Bible reading

• 🙏 Prayer

• 📚 Read 5 pages in a book

• 🧭 Read my personal/professional vision

• 📝 Journal

• 🗓 Write down top 3 priorities + plan my day

• 🧘 Stretch

• 🏋️ Workout

I didn’t start with all of this. I began with just working out. Over time, I added what mattered most.

These habits keep me grounded, especially when life gets hard.

Build a Foundation That Lasts

Leadership isn’t about big moments.

It’s about the boring, consistent ones.

The small, daily actions that help you stay:

• Rooted in purpose

• Clear on direction

• Steady in chaos

Here’s Your Challenge

✅ Choose 1 habit that reflect who you want to be

✅ Do it every morning for the next 30 days

✅ Refine it over time, but don’t abandon it

One strong day leads to another. And that’s how you build a life that can withstand almost anything. 💯