Something to strive for.
We hear a lot about dopamine addiction and how social media and other stuff manipulate our minds for their benefit. And it's obviously true. But, what happens when we don't have enough of it?
In an experiment, scientists discovered that a mouse which was unable to generate dopamine would not move an inch to eat something it liked, even though it could still smell and taste it. To the extent, that it could starve to death.
Without drive, we don't act. We need something to strive for. Something that we want to work towards. Something that can make us feel alive.
PS. If you'd like, you can refer to the following links to learn more about dopamine:
Leverage Dopamine to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort
Learn about the impact of dopamine on your motivation and how you can leverage dopamine dynamics to optimize effort, overcome procrastination, build confidence and maintain a growth mindset.
Tools to Manage Dopamine and Improve Motivation & Drive
This newsletter will detail how to manage dopamine levels to enhance motivation.
Andrew Huberman