Chapter
Being True to Yourself and Finding Meaning in Life
30:46 - 35:00 (04:14)
The key is to pay attention to who you are and have a meaningful mission in life. One should strive to be of service rather than obsessing over accomplishing big things.
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The speaker describes feeling moody, depressed and angry after achieving a goal.
30:46 - 31:35 (00:49)
Summary
The speaker describes feeling moody, depressed and angry after achieving a goal. They likened it to a dopamine crash and speculate that it may be due to not celebrating the moments in between enough.
ChapterBeing True to Yourself and Finding Meaning in Life
EpisodeHow Dopamine Drives Love, Creativity & Addiction w/Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD EP 1255
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The feeling of loss after completing a huge project or goal can often be a miserable experience.
31:35 - 32:55 (01:19)
Summary
The feeling of loss after completing a huge project or goal can often be a miserable experience. It's important to appreciate every aspect of the journey and find joy even in the small successes.
ChapterBeing True to Yourself and Finding Meaning in Life
EpisodeHow Dopamine Drives Love, Creativity & Addiction w/Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD EP 1255
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares that having a meaningful mission in life, such as being of service, has helped them find joy and purpose in both small and large actions.
32:55 - 35:00 (02:04)
Summary
The speaker shares that having a meaningful mission in life, such as being of service, has helped them find joy and purpose in both small and large actions. They encourage listeners to focus on who they really are, rather than who they wish to be.