Neuroscience of Motivation: External vs Internal

Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber.

Why are we driven by what destroys us? Using anger or jealousy can spark our motivation, but when it goes too far, it consumes us. What are healthier ways to stay motivated, and how do we find peace instead of pressure

Expect to learn why mean have become less dangerous and more useless, why toxic motivation is on the rise and how to not fall into it’s trap, why incel violence is not a bad as it could be, how to structure your motivation so it’s actually healthy, why so many men are obsessed with penis size, what women actually find attractive in a man, if having a dad-bod makes you a better dad, the dangers of bro science, why men cry at certain point in weddings and much more…

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Toxic Fuel Motivates Us

(11:29) Why Men Go from Sad to Mad

(22:24) Are Porn and Video Games Making Men Useless?

(30:16) Why We Need Different Fuel at Different Stages

(40:09) The Benefits of Beginning Again

(50:04) Harnessing the Power of Meditation

(01:04:18) Why We Should Stretch Ourselves

(01:17:06) Does Muscle Mass Lead to Unsuccessful Relationships?

(01:33:27) Why are Dad Bods Attractive?

(01:39:17) Are Acts of Kindness Motivated by Toxic Fuel?

(01:48:55) Sl*t-Shaming and Simp-Shaming are Mostly Intrasexual

(01:59:21) Why We Use Boundaries as Protection

(02:07:42) How Do Men and Women Differ in Relationships?

(02:17:46) What Makes Grooms Cry?

(02:22:36) ChatGPT Tells You What You Want to Hear

(02:30:50) How to Find Your True Self

(02:45:01) Chris’ Journey With His Sense of Self

(02:51:07) Where to Find Dr K

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