Addictions come in many forms, but not all are substances
Consider the trio of modern society’s most insidious addictions: heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.
— The first, universally acknowledged as destructive.
— The second, often debated within health circles.
But the third? It’s a silent chain.
— A monthly salary, while necessary for survival in our current system, can become a gilded cage.
It provides comfort, yes, but at what cost? It often binds creativity, fosters a fear of risk-taking, and instills a mindset that equates security with routine.
This comparison isn’t to diminish the physical and psychological battles faced by those struggling with substance addictions but to highlight a subtler, widespread dependency.
The addiction to a monthly salary can lead to complacency, kill innovation, and deter us from pursuing passions that don’t align with a regular paycheck.
