Most people think they’re losing focus because they’re “lazy” or “undisciplined.”

The truth is much simpler — your brain is being overloaded by high-dopamine, ultra-fast content.

This episode breaks down the real cost of social media — not in hours, but in identity, clarity, and attention span.

And more importantly, how to reclaim your mind.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why short-form content makes long-form feel “boring”

• How dopamine overload shapes your focus

• How apps trigger the same reward system as gambling

• Why micro-distractions weaken the prefrontal cortex

• How social media quietly shifts your self-image

• How your brain trades creativity for consumption

This isn’t a “quit social media” lecture.

It’s a guide to using it consciously — without letting it rewrite who you are.

If you want more clarity, better sleep, deeper focus, and a healthier identity… this episode will help you reset.

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