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Motivation Unpacked
Motivation is a complex interplay of pleasure and pain, driven largely by dopamine. This neurotransmitter not only signals pleasure but also plays a crucial role in anticipation and craving, firing at increased rates when we desire something. Understanding this can help clarify why we feel motivated or unmotivated throughout our day, whether it’s for something as simple as coffee or as significant as a major life event.In this clip
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