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Rewards and Motivation

Rewards can significantly impact our intrinsic motivation, often leading to a decrease in enjoyment of activities we once loved. When rewards are introduced, they can shift our perception of time and diminish the pleasure derived from the task itself. Understanding how dopamine influences our experiences can help us foster a healthier relationship with hard work and motivation.
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    Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction | Huberman Lab Podcast #39

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    • Tell me more about engaging in effort during dopamine troughs and extrinsic rewards according to Andrew Huberman in the episode Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction | Huberman Lab Podcast #39 and the clip Rewards and Motivation

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