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No Pain, No Gain, according to Neuroscience

The proverb “no pain, no gain” is a common phrase often used to encourage people to push through difficult challenges … More

adrenaline, dopamine, epinephrine, motivation, Neuroscience, pain, reward

Perils of Rewards in Motivation

Extrinsic motivators, such as rewards, have long been used as a way to motivate people to perform certain tasks or … More

extrinsic motivator, motivation, Psychology, reward

Stretch Goals and Dopamine Burnout

Setting stretch goals, or ambitious goals that are difficult to achieve, is a common practice in many organizations. These goals … More

burnout, dopamine, motivation, Neuroscience

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