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#091 Andrew Huberman, PhD: How to Improve Motivation & Focus By Leveraging Dopamine
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Warming up mental and physical circuits for better engagement
The brain's dopamine system and other catecholamines take time to engage fully, leading to a period of low focus and attention at the start of an activity. Just like physical exercise, mental tasks also require warming up of circuits to reach a state of steady pursuit. In a world where instant gratification is common, engaging in activities that require effort might feel challenging initially. Reading, for example, requires more effort than watching a movie due to the brain's preference for visual motion and stimulation.
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