So, what does incentivize it enough?
I think it varies. I think it's a lot to do with mentality, also. Like, I cleaned up my act (and diet :D) for health reasons. Not any real problems, but I kept hearing about more natural diets and how they can help fine tune health issues. Gave it a try, and kept to it long enough to alter my taste system a bit, I guess. For me, the motivator rn is that I prefer what these healthier foods taste like. I was just talking to a friend about sugar - she asked oh, you're staying away from it? I said no, I literally don't enjoy sugary shit. Like I don't want it. Don't know what would motivate me if I didn't have that going, though.
I don't know when that happened. We're always talking about making healthy choices as a sacrifice (e.g. cutting carbs, sugars, processed foods). I mean, if you're going into it thinking it's going to be a constant struggle...
However, I feel that the yolo life leads to increased suffering, or "postponed" suffering perhaps.
In diet, particularly true. Sure binging Diet Cokes might look fun and harmless when you're 20, but you'll probably be regretting it in your 40s and 50s, you know?
I don't mind not getting anything from my hard work - but I don't want my family to suffer from my lack of work.
That's actually wonderful, my friend. it's very beautifully expressed. :)