Let me just say, I’m not proud of it. It’s an affliction. Not unlike having a shopping weakness. Or being hooked on Fortnite. Or being a cat-lover.
I’d never equate it to the seriousness of having a legitimate addiction such as with gambling, hording or drinking. But this is a real problem. You see, I can be easily duped.
Don’t believe me? Let’s examine the evidence.
- I once bought stock in Nintendo because I thought Pokémon Go would revolutionize gaming.
- I’ve bought into can’t-miss timeshares. Not once, but twice.
- I was talked into managing a certain online blog because it would be a great “career move.