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#091 Andrew Huberman, PhD: How to Improve Motivation & Focus By Leveraging Dopamine

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Dopamine's Role in Motivation and Pursuit of Rewards

Dopamine is not just associated with the sense of reward, but also with motivational states and the pursuit of rewards. It is released in response to both obtaining something desired and removing something unpleasant. Dopamine is a currency involved in generating movement, motivation, and pursuing contextual rewards. It is released en route to goals when individuals believe they are on the right path to achieving those goals, highlighting its critical role in motivation.

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