a likely benefit triggers action
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.