The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 599 | Arthur Brooks Explains The Science of Your Ideal Morning Routine to Maximize Dopamine and Creative Work, Working with Oprah Winfrey, & Why Most People Get Stuck in Their Forties (and How to Move Forward with Passion)
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Sep 26, 2023 
Arthur Brooks, New York Times Bestselling author and Harvard Professor, discusses the science behind an ideal morning routine for maximizing dopamine and creative work. He shares insights on working with Oprah Winfrey and the science of happiness. They also explore why people get stuck in their careers in their forties and how to move forward with passion.
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Conversion Experience
- Arthur Brooks had a mystical experience at the Shrine of Guadalupe as a teenager.
- This led him to convert to Catholicism, despite his evangelical upbringing.
Structured Life
- Structure your life based on empirical data and personal experience.
- Optimize your daily routine to maximize your productivity and well-being.
Dopamine and Creativity
- Dopamine, the neurotransmitter of reward anticipation, enhances focus and creativity.
- Optimize dopamine levels in the prefrontal cortex for peak creative work.