The Marie Forleo Podcast 380 - The Dangerous “Scarcity Loop” That Keeps You Stuck, Miserable, & Always Wanting MORE
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Nov 7, 2023 Learn about the dangers of the scarcity loop and how to break free from it. Find out why we always crave more and what we get wrong about dopamine. Discover an unexpected method to break bad habits and how to rewire your brain for abundance. Plus, explore the impact of social media on our mindset and behavior and the antidote to information overload. Get the ultimate happiness hack in this insightful episode.
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The Scarcity Loop Defined
- Michael Easter defines the scarcity loop as opportunity, unpredictable rewards, and quick repeatability driving repeated behaviors.
- This three-part system explains why slot machines, social apps, and many products hook users by design.
Reality TV Hooked By Design
- Michael Easter describes getting sucked into reality TV because unpredictability and repeatability kept him watching.
- He admits the show trained his attention and made him binge entire seasons despite himself.
What Scarcity Brain Means
- Scarcity brain is the innate feeling that we never have enough of food, stuff, information, status, and influence.
- Those ancient drives persist even when modern abundance removes the original survival payoff.