A repost from only a couple of weeks ago, this one seemed rushed, and here's a little behind the scenes. The story from Andrew Huberman – Associate and Anchor, had another write-up. I wanted to write about headlines and YouTube Thumbnail content. I assume there is data on headlines, thumbnail content, click-through rates, and so on, but the title of Huberman's clip, "Rich People Think Differently," is written only for views and clicks.

Nothing about the video clip, which is outstanding, talks about a rich person's mentality or how it's different than another person's. The clip's whole point is about self-discipline, delayed gratification, and your ability to train yourself to enjoy the process more than the result. Respectfully, Mr. Huberman: Wise people think differently, people willing to learn, open to possibilities, and not afraid of hard work, think differently. 

Below is the copy of the original post, enjoy!

Today is a quick note on achievement, followed by a storyteller's story. On a day to remember and tough to forget, that seems to slip away with each passing year. To the heroes, it's always been about the journey; the direction you run when everything falls apart matters. It's a good time to ask yourself where you are heading.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman spends over 10 minutes talking about dopamine and reward centers in the mind and how they help us accomplish work. In the video below, he talks about removing dopamine from the pre-task or pre-work routine and rewarding yourself after or during the task for better results. Try to avoid external rewards; the best motivation and triggers are internal, and we are wired as a species to use our mental abilities to focus. Part of this is based on Agitation, like the stories we've all heard about change happening when we've finally decided to change. 

In typical Huberman fashion, he takes the research, adds to it biochemical science, and uses that data to strengthen the advice. Most of us can relate to the ice bath or exercise before a big task, but Huberman says it's better to train your brain to enjoy and use the work process to build up a longer-term strategy of accomplishment. Remember, the journey, not just the destination, motivates us.

When we spend too much time on the result, the chase becomes monotonous, and the victory of the achievement is a never-ending finish line.

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Thom Yorke, lead singer of Radiohead, spoke to author Jason Thomas Gordon about his process as a signer and the songs that hit him the hardest. He started his career to emulate 80s Alt-Rockers Morrissey (The Smiths) and Michael Stipe (R.E.M). Yorke's process is hardcore, and health, especially voice health, is at the top of that pyramid. Further into Yorke's career, he talked about the influence of some of the legends like John Lennon and Neil Young. The detail author Gordon gets to is impressive and will be part of his soon-to-be-released book, The Singers Talk.

I'll Wait - Petey.

Click on the Apple Music image to listen to the song on Apple Music or on the Spotify Image to listen to Spotify.

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