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Neuroscientists REVEAL How To Never Lack MOTIVATION & WILLPOWER Again! | Andrew Huberman

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Mar 23, 2023
Andrew Huberman, a Stanford neuroscientist, leads a discussion with fellow experts Moran Cerf, David Eagleman, and Moriel Zelikowsky on harnessing motivation and willpower. They uncover strategies to master productivity through self-narrative and emotional resilience. The conversation dives into how nutrition and exercise fuel motivation, while also revealing the brain's remarkable adaptability, even in overcoming trauma. Insights into the impacts of social interaction and isolation provide a comprehensive look at how our experiences shape our motivation and decision-making.
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ADVICE

Dopamine Rewards for Incremental Progress

  • Set small, achievable milestones and reward yourself upon reaching each.
  • This builds dopamine reward circuits and motivates you through long-term challenges.
INSIGHT

Forward Action Suppresses Fear

  • Overcoming fear involves strengthening bravery, not diminishing fear.
  • Forward action suppresses fear centers in the brain, promoting a growth mindset.
ADVICE

Control Your Internal Reward System

  • Replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations of incremental progress.
  • Reward these internal victories with dopamine to build resilience and motivation.
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