Boost Your Success with Dopamine

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Which molecule is associated with drive, anticipation, and achievement?

Oxytocin

Serotonin

Dopamine (correct)

Endorphins

What is the first step in creating a layer cake of dopamine loops?

Setting medium-sized goals

Assessing the duration, path, and outcome of decisions

Tracking daily calories

Creating a long-term vision (correct)

What is the role of dopamine in taking action towards achieving goals?

It increases serotonin levels

It enhances decision-making abilities

It provides a boost of energy (correct)

It improves physical performance

What is the recommended approach for tracking calories?

Weekly basis Signup and view all the answers

What is the desired state to live in according to the text?

Perpetual gratitude and wins Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of dopamine in overcoming challenges?

It provides motivation and drive Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of breaking the bigger vision into medium-sized goals?

To make the vision more achievable Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of dopamine in creating a strong foundation for success?

It increases self-confidence and belief Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor in determining success according to the text?

Neurochemistry Signup and view all the answers

What is the main driver of human behavior according to the text?

Neurochemistry Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of counting your blessings at the end of every day?

To create gratitude lists Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential negative consequence of unmanaged dopamine?

Failure and depression Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to endure extreme difficulties and avoid the anticipation being gone after achieving a goal?

Create the next goal before your current goal ends Signup and view all the answers

What can aggressive diets and workouts prime your body to do?

Trigger starvation self-defense response Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to maximizing your odds of success without triggering your starvation self-defense response?

Stack and sequence mental and nutritional strategies Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of retroframing gratitude?

It gives a sense of victory Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to enjoy favorite comfort food without feeling guilty about going off your diet?

Upgrade comfort food with healthier versions Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of managing your environment when it comes to creating new healthy habits?

It helps minimize temptations Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical factor in winning the diet war, according to the text?

Having optimized backup meals Signup and view all the answers

What can protein bars, protein shakes, and well-designed snack packs be considered as?

Optimized backup meals Signup and view all the answers