Andrew Huberman Dives Deep on Dopamine (the REAL reason you feel unmotivated)
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September 27th 2024
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In this video, Andrew Huberman discusses:
- Why dopamine is more related to motivation, not experiencing rewards (AKA, a "dopamine hit")
- Why he thinks of dopamine as a currency involved in generating movement
- Why dopamine dynamics act as a "wave pool" — and what this means for how distractions of modern day life erode our motivation
- How to replenish your dopamine levels
- Why reducing or avoiding intense dopamine peaks can help us maintain stable dopamine levels, preventing burnout and enhancing sustained motivation
- Why spiking dopamine without some intrinsic aspect of effort is dangerous
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