First Things THRST E125 - How to Un*fck Your Mind So That Hard Things Become Easy | Louis Armstrong
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Jan 18, 2026 Louis Armstrong, a content creator and founder of Creator Club, dives deep into discipline and lifestyle changes. He shares insights from his celibacy experiment and discusses the impacts of quitting vices like alcohol and nicotine on motivation. The conversation covers how dating can sometimes distract from personal growth and the need for self-control. Louis also emphasizes the importance of building confidence through small daily interactions and shares advice for young men on meeting quality partners offline.
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Airbnb Deposit Lost On Camera
- Louis lost a €4,000 Airbnb deposit after filming himself moving a carpet onto a balcony.
- Posting that content let the landlord claim he damaged the property and cost him dearly.
Use Abstinence To Rechannel Dopamine
- Try periodic celibacy and abstinence to redirect energy toward work and discipline.
- Avoid using it as a pretext to binge afterwards; practice long-term restraint instead.
Ditch Micro-Dopamine Crutches
- Quit nicotine pouches and other easy-dopamine hacks if they become a crutch for boring tasks.
- Replace the habit with deliberate focus and avoid constant micro-doses of stimulation.
