Huberman Lab The Science of Setting & Achieving Goals
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Jan 17, 2022 Dive into the fascinating world of neuroscience and goal achievement. Discover how brain circuits influence your ability to set and pursue goals effectively. Learn about the '85% Rule' that encourages embracing mistakes for enhanced learning. Explore intriguing visualization techniques like 'space-time bridging' to boost your focus. Uncover how dopamine plays a vital role in measuring progress and motivation. This insightful discussion provides practical tools for improving performance in all areas of life, from work to personal growth.
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One Neural Circuit for All Goals
- One neural circuit controls all goal pursuits, involving brain areas like the amygdala, striatum, and cortex.
- This circuit handles value assessment and action selection, using dopamine to gauge progress.
The 85% Rule for Learning
- Aim for an 85% success rate when learning, embracing errors 15% of the time for optimal learning.
- Adjust difficulty so tasks are challenging but not overwhelming, promoting focus and plasticity.
Peripersonal vs. Extrapersonal Space
- Peripersonal space (immediate surroundings) relies on serotonin for consummatory behaviors.
- Extrapersonal space (beyond reach) uses dopamine for goal-directed actions, requiring toggling between these spaces.