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3 BRAIN HACKS to Control Your Thoughts & Emotions

The School of Greatness

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The Role of Effort, Epinephrine, and Dopamine in Sustaining Motivation

Effort expended in work or physical activities depletes the body's epinephrine levels, leading to feelings of exhaustion and the desire to quit. A study demonstrated that the perception of making progress or feeling futile in exerting effort can significantly impact epinephrine levels and the likelihood of quitting. Dopamine plays a crucial role in counteracting the effects of epinephrine, providing the motivation to continue and even the desire to persist, as seen in high-intensity sports like football.

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