In the last lesson, I introduced a simple metaphor for motivation: action always flows downhill. Thanks to the amazing circuitry in our basal ganglia, we take the billions of simultaneously firing neurons in our brain and produce sequential thoughts and actions. Yet the choice of which action to take isn’t always the one our higher […]
The Neuroscience of Motivation
How does motivation work in the brain? Let's peek under the hood and see what actually drives you to action.
Inspiration is Overrated
There are two stories about how success happens. One is overcoming a heroic challenge. The other is a lot more subtle...
My 10 Favorite Free Online Classes
Looking for something educational to watch? Here is a list of some of my favorites of the 50+ I've taken so far.
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