How to Improve Motivation & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Masud Husain
Motivation is not simply a matter of willpower but is deeply rooted in brain circuitry, particularly the dopamine-driven mesolimbic pathway that links the basal ganglia to the frontal lobes. Apathy arises when this system fails, while hypermotivation occurs when it's hijacked by drugs or
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