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Understanding Human Drives
Drives are intrinsic motivations that propel us beyond mere existence, with aggression and pleasure being two fundamental forces. A healthy balance of aggression fosters agency and self-determination, while an excess can lead to harmful behaviors. Exploring these drives can help individuals identify what works for them and why, paving the way for actionable insights and personal growth.In this clip
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What is demoralization as discussed in the episode Dr. Paul Conti: How to Understand & Assess Your Mental Health | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Aggression and Pleasure?
What is demoralization?
In "Pillars of Mental Health," there are heuristics about generative, aggressive, and pleasure drives. I don't understand the statement "Too high leads to ENVY, too low leads to DEMORALIZATION." Is it about the generative drive? How can a generative drive that's too high lead to envy? Is it more aligned with the aggressive drive that's too high?