Goal-Setting Strategies from a BRAIN EXPERT | Andrew Huberman EP 672

The Daily Motivation

Lewis Howes

Education, Self-improvement

4.8 • 893 Ratings

🗓️ 11 July 2024

⏱️ 8 minutes

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"But I tend to do that with things I really wanna do anyway, but there's a strong fear. Like I'm afraid to do this or I'm kind of anxious about doing this, so I'll tell people and then I'm like, okay, now I'm committed. And I tell people that I'm certain they're gonna give me a hard time. That's just my nature. And I'm not trying to prove them wrong, I'm just trying to make sure that they don't have any ground to stand on." - Andrew Huberman In this insightful episode, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman shares his perspective on effective goal-setting strategies based on neuroscience principles. Huberman introduces the concept of 12-week training cycles, explaining how this timeframe provides a manageable structure for goal pursuit while allowing for potential setbacks. He draws a crucial distinction between goals that build on existing skills and those that require learning entirely new ones, highlighting how each type demands a different approach and mindset. Huberman delves into the neuroscience of goal achievement, discussing concepts like limbic friction and the role of dopamine in motivation. He addresses the pros and cons of making goals public and emphasizes the importance of moving the horizon closer when facing particularly challenging pursuits. Throughout the conversation, Huberman offers practical advice for both continuing growth in areas of existing mastery and tackling entirely new skills, providing listeners with a nuanced framework for setting and achieving meaningful goals in various aspects of their lives.

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0:56.0	A lot of people set goals for the year for themselves or if they're ending a career,
1:08.0	exiting a business, getting out of a relationship, they'll usually set some new type of goal for themselves.
1:14.2	So whether it's the beginning of the year or you're just in transition, you want to set new goals,
1:18.6	what do you think is, based on neuroscience, is the best way to set a year-long goal for yourself. Should we have
1:26.0	20 massive goals, should this be one big goal, should we have three key goals, and
1:32.1	how do we create the goal to where it drives us to perform at
1:38.8	our optimal best and get closest to that goal, if not accomplish it?
1:43.5	And what should we be thinking about throughout the year
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