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Michael Easter and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss how the common view of "getting dopamine hits" is not scientifically accurate, and propose a framework of "spending vs investing dopamine." Michael Easter, ⁠is a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and best-selling author. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsKkZTjUJEk Show notes: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/how-to-grow-from-doing-hard-things-michael-easter *Timestamps* 00:00 Misconceptions About "Dopamine Hits" 00:51 We Can Either Spend or Invest Dopamine 02:06 Reflection vs Addiction for Dopamine Management 04:14 Why Challenging Activities Are Healthier for Your Mind 04:53 It's Good to "Live a Little" 05:57 Everybody Does Not Need to be David Goggins 06:39 The Importance of Relaxation Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

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