Chapter
The Power of Dopamine to Propel You Forward
12:57 - 17:20 (04:22)
Understanding the role of dopamine in the pursuit of pleasure can help propel you forward, even later in life. Dopamine acts as a reward mechanism in the brain that is associated with thoughts about movement towards things outside your reach and the experience of pursuing them.
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Addiction is defined as a progressive narrowing of the things that bring pleasure, leading to a reduction in dopamine release.
12:57 - 15:23 (02:25)
Summary
Addiction is defined as a progressive narrowing of the things that bring pleasure, leading to a reduction in dopamine release. Treating addiction involves expanding the things that bring a person belief and appreciation.
ChapterThe Power of Dopamine to Propel You Forward
Episode1073 The Science of Positive Thinking & How to Control Your Mind w/Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Dopamine is not just an endpoint but a way to propel an individual forward that gives energy to pursue one's goals.
15:23 - 17:20 (01:57)
Summary
Dopamine is not just an endpoint but a way to propel an individual forward that gives energy to pursue one's goals. The appreciation of what one has is important to maintain those dopamine rewards, as it can be a driving force in the brain's reward mechanism.