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The addiction thing was what got me.

I got into a bullshit mobile game, I didn't think it was a big deal to just leave it open all day while I worked.

Checking in between every email, and every commit, to make sure I was perfectly optimizing my in game economy. Eventually I became one of the top players in the world and was spending 4.5 hours a day just to keep my spot in the top 100.



Recognized global standing is incredibly addictive in games, actually

If I placed in a world tournament in Smash Bros that was streamed, then I went on to bomb the next 5 tournaments, I'd probably still be trying to get that glory again


Also any addictive vices can ensnare you e.g. alcohol, pornography, gambling, gaming, etc.




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