Chapter
The Benefits of Optimal Trials
1:48:34 - 1:57:15 (08:40)
Optimal trials at 85% can help with language learning, mathematics and physical pursuits. Focusing on a company and not other things helps to close the hatch on dopamine retrieval from other sources.
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The decision to focus on one thing means the decision to close the hatch on dopamine from other sources.
1:48:34 - 1:51:30 (02:55)
Summary
The decision to focus on one thing means the decision to close the hatch on dopamine from other sources. Failing trials 15% of the time is optimal for neuroplasticity and growth.
ChapterThe Benefits of Optimal Trials
EpisodeDr. Lex Fridman: Navigating Conflict, Finding Purpose & Maintaining Drive
PodcastHuberman Lab
Dopamine plays a primary role in motivation, as it is the chemical driver that leads individuals to engage in activities that provide satisfaction.
1:51:31 - 1:52:36 (01:05)
Summary
Dopamine plays a primary role in motivation, as it is the chemical driver that leads individuals to engage in activities that provide satisfaction. Interestingly, people can use their forebrain to invert this algorithm and find satisfaction in denying themselves the activities that trigger dopamine release.
ChapterThe Benefits of Optimal Trials
EpisodeDr. Lex Fridman: Navigating Conflict, Finding Purpose & Maintaining Drive
PodcastHuberman Lab
The key to starting a successful company is to close down or limit your sources of dopamine and prioritize narrow focus over a wide array of options, which may include choosing one relationship over another or ordering one thing off the menu.
1:52:36 - 1:55:25 (02:48)
Summary
The key to starting a successful company is to close down or limit your sources of dopamine and prioritize narrow focus over a wide array of options, which may include choosing one relationship over another or ordering one thing off the menu.
ChapterThe Benefits of Optimal Trials
EpisodeDr. Lex Fridman: Navigating Conflict, Finding Purpose & Maintaining Drive
PodcastHuberman Lab
The podcast discusses a mechanism for coping with criticism by repurposing negative thoughts into motivation for success.
1:55:25 - 1:57:15 (01:49)
Summary
The podcast discusses a mechanism for coping with criticism by repurposing negative thoughts into motivation for success.