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Cultivating the Path to Passion
36:56 - 44:34 (07:37)
The immediate environment can play a significant role in fostering a relationship to the circuits in our brain that link action and reward, ultimately leading to a greater sense of passion and fulfillment.
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Instead of trying to find the one thing you are meant to do, consider what needs fixing and how you can use your skills in service of that.
36:56 - 38:59 (02:02)
Summary
Instead of trying to find the one thing you are meant to do, consider what needs fixing and how you can use your skills in service of that. This approach can lead to greater creativity, initiative, and alignment with your values.
ChapterCultivating the Path to Passion
EpisodeDr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction
PodcastHuberman Lab
The act of focusing on and taking action in our immediate environment can cultivate a relationship with the circuits in our brain related to action and reward, which can lead to greater feelings of reward and passion towards larger goals.
38:59 - 41:49 (02:50)
Summary
The act of focusing on and taking action in our immediate environment can cultivate a relationship with the circuits in our brain related to action and reward, which can lead to greater feelings of reward and passion towards larger goals. This mindset is related to the dopamine system and can help build a life focused on being present and benefitting others.
ChapterCultivating the Path to Passion
EpisodeDr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction
PodcastHuberman Lab
The intervention to reset your brain's reward pathways starts with abstaining from video games and finding balance in the immediate pleasures of everyday life.
41:49 - 44:34 (02:44)
Summary
The intervention to reset your brain's reward pathways starts with abstaining from video games and finding balance in the immediate pleasures of everyday life. This approach aims to counter the high dopamine release experienced with video games and restore natural receptivity to pleasure and reward.