NOOTROPICS 101: Nicotine Gum · $Mil-A-Month™

NOOTROPICS 101: Nicotine Gum

Hey Supercharged Entrepreneurs!

Remember when Tim Ferris took the world by storm with 'The 4-Hour Workweek' back in 2007?

Yes, the one that kickstarted the entrepreneurial dreams of many, (and may have derailed a few by suggesting a mere 4-hour workweek was all it took to succeed!)

Well, do you recall the business Ferris was running when he dropped that bombshell of a book?

It was a nootropic supplement company, BrainQuicken.

Now, for most entrepreneurs, The 4-Hour Workweek was their initiation into the world of Nootropics.

Not me.

I was an early adopter. Selling and experimenting with hardcore nootropics back in 2006.

Nootropics are a class of supplements that enhance brain function.

There are many types of nootropics from pharmaceutical grade, such as the 'racetams' which are kind of like steroids for the brain. They work but come with real side effects.

(Nowadays, I prefer plant-based ones like my favorite Qualia. Use code 1DHAMMA for 15% off!)

The topic of the day my friend, is Nicotine.

Now hold up!

This isn't about smoking a cig or puffing on a vape.

I'm talking about using nicotine responsibly, in the form of 2mg nicotine gum, as a cognitive enhancer.

Let me rewind to 2016.

That's when my good buddy, Jeremy Van Dyke - ad wizard behind Tai Lopez's legendary 'Here in my garage' YouTube ad - introduced me to cigars, and consequently, the brain-boosting effects of nicotine.

We'd meet up at Tai's Beverly Hills Mansion, puff on cigars and chat about Facebook ads for my family business, SwirlyCurlyHair.com.

Now, I DON'T endorse smoking 3 cigars a day (or even 1 a day) like Jeremy, but those cigar-infused work sessions were something else.

I was focused, my mind was clear as a desert sky, and I was over the moon about running ads.

I felt like I had hit the cognitive jackpot!

That got me thinking - could I harness the benefits of nicotine without the risk of getting mouth cancer from cigars?

Turns out you can, with nicotine gum.

Here are some of the potential advantages of using nicotine gum as a nootropic:

1. Enhanced Cognitive Function:

Nicotine, in controlled and low doses (2-4mg), can improve focus, attention, and memory.

This can be especially valuable for entrepreneurs like you, where mental clarity and productivity are paramount.

2. Increased Alertness:

Many users report feeling more awake and alert when using nicotine gum, which can be a game-changer, particularly during those long workdays or when you're battling jet lag.

3. Stress Reduction:

Nicotine has been known to reduce stress and anxiety.

4. Mood Enhancement: Some users experience a mild mood lift when using nicotine gum, which can contribute to a more positive outlook on challenging days.

5. Helps Form Positive Habits:

I've found, that whatever activity you're doing while chewing nicotine gum you can become slightly addicted too.

This can be useful if you consume nicotine when you're doing your NEEDLE WORK sessions or even working out.

It can help you positively associate 'doing the work'.

Now listen, obviously, like any nootropic or supplement, nicotine gum should be used responsibly and in moderation.

It's not for everyone, and individual responses may vary.

Remember, the key to success is not just hard work but also optimizing your mental performance.

Nicotine gum might be a part of that puzzle.

Stay healthy, stay focused,

Mark Dhamma, MA

High-Performance Coach to Entrepreneurs

BS Sports Science & Physiology. MA Positive Organizational Psychology.