a likely benefit triggers action

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You do something stupid because you think it might work and you’re too lazy to think about the mess you’ll make later.
I bought a pet lizard because I thought it would be cool. Now it’s eating my socks and I’m out $50.
She texted her ex because she thought he might come back. Now he’s texting her ex.
He robbed a convenience store because he thought he’d get away with it. He didn’t. And now he’s in jail.
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You’re a dumbass who thinks the good stuff might happen and you’ll ignore the bad stuff later.
He took the job because he thought the money was good. Now he’s stuck in a cubicle forever.
She moved to a new city because she thought it would be fun. Now she’s alone and out of gas.
He bet his last dollar on a crap game because he thought he’d win. He didn’t. And now he’s broke.
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You’re a brainless idiot who thinks maybe the good stuff will happen and you won’t care about the pain later.
He kissed his boss because he thought it would get him a raise. It didn’t. And now he’s getting a raise in embarrassment.
She took the job because she thought it would be easy. Now she’s working 80 hours a week and crying in the bathroom.
He got into a fight because he thought he’d win. He lost. And now he’s got a broken nose and a reputation.
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You’re a fool who thinks something might go your way and you’ll ignore the stupid stuff you’ll have to deal with later.
He signed up for a gym because he thought he’d get in shape. Now he’s paying $50 a month for a membership and still eats pizza.
She moved in with her boyfriend because she thought it would be romantic. Now it’s just a shared fridge and a lot of screaming.
He started a band because he thought he’d be famous. Now he’s playing in a dive bar for $5 a night.
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You do something because you think it might be good and you’re too dumb to care about the mess it makes later.
He got a tattoo because he thought it would look cool. Now he’s stuck with a dragon on his arm and a $200 bill.
She started a diet because she thought she’d lose weight. Now she’s eating donuts and crying at the gym.
He bought a car because he thought it was a good deal. Now it’s broken down on the side of the road.
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