I smoked cigarettes since the age of 12, an average of 30 Marlboro Reds per day. I had no intention of quitting. What motivated me to start vaping was a change of assignment at work, causing me to move to a new location where I could no longer smoke in my office.
In 2007, a friend of mine let me try the ecigarette and I thought it was gross. So, upon moving to the new place, I reluctantly decided to try the disposable eLogic brand, doubting I'd like it. I was really surprised, finding that the eLogic wasn't bad at all. Right after that, I went online and found a ton of information about vaping, and bought a Zmax with some eliquid. I found Phil Busardo's YouTube videos very helpful. I was satisfied with vaping while at work, and smoking afterwards, with no intention of quitting cigarettes.
After about nine months of vaping, I no longer had a desire to smoke cigarettes, so I quit. Out of the blue, just like that, with no effort. I haven't had a cigarette in about three months now, and don't crave them. I was surprised that I don't crave cigarettes even when drinking!
The success can be attributed to the evolution of eliquids and equipment currently available. The eliquids have improved so much that I enjoy them more than smoking. The equipment available is able to give the user a better experience than smoking an actual cigarette.
So, after smoking one to two packs of Marlboro Reds every day for over twenty-five years, I quit without even trying (or wanting to) simply by vaping for nine months. I'm glad I quit smoking, and plan on continuing vaping. Its something I really enjoy, and has developed into a bit of a "hobby" for me.