You don't have to be addicted to drugs or alcohol to be addicted. You're already devoted to something. The question is whether it's moving you forward or quietly holding you back.

Show Notes

In this episode of Shark Theory, Baylor breaks down the real meaning of addiction and why it isn't always the villain we make it out to be.

Tracing the word back to its original meaning, addiction simply means dedication or devotion. And when you look at it that way, every single person is addicted to something. Growth. Comfort. Progress. Complacency. Learning. Avoidance.

Baylor explains why addiction itself isn't the issue. The issue is being unaware of what you're feeding. Some people are addicted to things that sharpen them, stretch them, and move them forward. Others are addicted to staying comfortable, avoiding risk, or never leaving familiar ground.

Even choosing to "do nothing" is still a form of commitment.

Baylor also shares why even positive addictions need structure. Growth without boundaries can turn destructive. Competition without awareness can spill into areas it doesn't belong. And dedication without non-negotiables eventually leads to burnout.

The goal isn't to eliminate addiction. The goal is to choose it wisely, means to feed it intentionally, and keep it in check before it starts running you instead of strengthening you.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• The original meaning of the word addiction

• Why everyone is addicted to something

• How complacency is still a form of commitment

• The difference between growth addictions and destructive ones

• Why positive addictions still need boundaries

• How awareness keeps dedication from turning against you

Featured Quote

"You're already addicted to something. The only question is whether it's pushing you forward or keeping you comfortable."