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Leverage Dopamine to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort

Huberman Lab

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Understanding Dopamine Pathways and Motivation

This chapter explores the essential role of dopamine as a neuromodulator, detailing its various pathways and their functions in motivation, movement, and survival. It highlights the mesocortical pathway's impact on decision-making and the relationship between dopamine levels and goal pursuit.

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