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High Performers and Effort Process Attachment
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42:12 - 51:36 (09:24)

High performers consistently attach dopamine to the effort process as it allows them to be on an upward trajectory without going through ups and downs, making stress more tolerable and extending their ability to be in bouts of effort.

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Deliberate thought can help in controlling stress and increasing one's ability to be in bouts of effort by activating the dopamine pathway.
42:12 - 45:16 (03:03)
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Stress Management
Summary

Deliberate thought can help in controlling stress and increasing one's ability to be in bouts of effort by activating the dopamine pathway. Subjective thoughts tend to keep popping up, but introducing a positive thought can make a difference.

Chapter
High Performers and Effort Process Attachment
Episode
1015 Hack Your Brain for Unlimited Potential w/Andrew Huberman
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The key to being a consistently high achiever is attaching dopamine to the effort process, which includes the day-to-day tasks, lessons and losses, as well as the pursuit of growth.
45:16 - 50:23 (05:07)
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Success
Summary

The key to being a consistently high achiever is attaching dopamine to the effort process, which includes the day-to-day tasks, lessons and losses, as well as the pursuit of growth. By doing so, you can stay oriented on the right path and make progress towards success.

Chapter
High Performers and Effort Process Attachment
Episode
1015 Hack Your Brain for Unlimited Potential w/Andrew Huberman
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Dopamine is not just about reward but is about motivation and drive.
50:24 - 51:36 (01:12)
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dopamine
Summary

Dopamine is not just about reward but is about motivation and drive. Cocaine and methamphetamine stimulate so much dopamine release that people addicted to it have no reason to work hard at anything else because they feel good.

Chapter
High Performers and Effort Process Attachment
Episode
1015 Hack Your Brain for Unlimited Potential w/Andrew Huberman
Podcast
The School of Greatness