I decided to go ‘monk mode’ and realized it was actually my ideal life

I’ve been hearing a lot about ‘monk mode’ recently — apparently, it’s been around for a while, and I’ve just been living under a rock (is this what happens when you hit your 30s 😅?)

I have to admit. I love the idea of it. Getting my head down, removing distractions, and focusing on growth and personal development sounds like the introvert's dream.

I don’t know what specifically makes it so appealing. Something that hacks into the male psyche for achievement and growth perhaps?

There are some potential downsides (or misinterpretations?) but if you pull it off, the results can’t be argued with — x weeks of single-minded focus and removal of distraction?

Sounds like great stuff.

This is what I imagine monk mode looks like…

What is monk mode?

Monk mode is all about disconnecting from the cheap dopamine and distractions of the outside world whilst focusing intensely on your goals.

This just sounds like an extension of my ongoing journey towards alignment. But with rocket fuel poured all over it.

The dark side of monk mode? Or just misconceptions?

It’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Monk mode has some reported downsides.