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Thank you very much! Have a question: when you achieve to do something and you end up loving it, can you trick yourself to believe it sucks, so AMCC is building up though?
I'm only here because of discipline. I was in severe depression for 5 years. The only way I get myself up every day isn't inspiration or hope. I get up because I believe that I need to be productive. If I'm choosing to remain in this world, I need to do what I was made for as a man. I need to work towards something.
It's also just how the scientific profession works - you always have to cite a reference for where you get your information from. He could be honest and non-narcissistic (probably true) but it could also be because he is competent at his job
I’m proud of everyone here for taking steps to becoming the ideal version of themself. Progress isn’t linear, failing is guaranteed, and life is worthless unless you give it meaning. Best of luck to you all on your journeys
Thank you for this! The" failing is guaranteed" part really resonates with me at the moment, and probably with many others too. We just need to get back up and back on track! 😁
Your words encapsulate a powerful truth about personal growth. The journey to becoming our ideal selves is fraught with challenges, yet each step, no matter how small, is a victory. Embracing failure as a part of the process is key to maintaining momentum and finding meaning in our efforts. It's this very struggle that shapes our character and brings fulfillment. By acknowledging this, you're fostering a mindset that values persistence and resilience, inspiring others to persevere in their own paths to self-improvement.
Self Discipline is total FREEDOM. Counterintuitive to most perspectives. It is a foundation of integrity. So solid that you have no concerns to even have to fight off... Why it's so peaceful... It is the way to have it all... The work and the play.❤
Freedom is the ability to choose and live with the ramifications of our choices. I see this link with Discipline because being disciplined is one of the hardest choices to make and requires lots of will power.
@@westmantooth6846 💯 Stoicism - an ancient Greek school of philosophy founded at Athens by Zeno of Citium. The school taught that virtue, the highest good, is based on knowledge; the wise live in harmony with the divine Reason (also identified with Fate and Providence) that GOVERNS nature, and are INDIFFERENT to the VICISSITUDES of fortune and to pleasure and pain.
@@pseudo_ra Will Power can be commanded by the skillful use of one's IMAGINATION. ✨ We were never supposed to stop using it 👁️ It is the most powerful tool our Creator gave us... This is one of its very purposes.
I was depressed since I was a child. I was in the streets at 10. I was an alcoholic by 14. I was in jail by 17. & I was selling fire arms by 18. I “was” depressed in these times… I turned that around when I realized this life is not all about me, I’m a man & I have shit to do. I’ve been 5 years away from that side of me. I’m perfecting the art of my own purpose now. & you’ll do the same my friend
I found self-discipline to be much easier when you love yourself, and you realize you’re doing these “things” for your betterment. Don’t really love yourself, it’s much harder to make the effort.
Loving oneself is undeniably a cornerstone of effective self-discipline. When we operate from a place of self-compassion, the tasks we undertake are imbued with purpose and a genuine desire for self-improvement. This love acts as a motivator, making the pursuit of our goals feel more like a nurturing journey rather than a burdensome obligation. It's a reminder that the foundation of discipline is not just about strict routines but also about a profound respect and care for our own well-being. This balance is crucial for sustainable personal growth.
Forcing myself to do things I don't want to do (particular when it comes to physical suffering) ends up giving me more self confidence than anything else.
Same here! I started going to the gym with my husband this month and omg , the struggle to even get my gym clothes on is ridiculous. I come up with all these excuses as to why "It's not a good time". But when I just push through it and drag myself out the door even if I'm in such a grumpy mood I actually leave the gym feeling better and motivated for "life" lol.
The question is: Why do you need self confidence in first place ? Do you need to be ever stimulated in order to feel you are alive and feeling good ? Our happiness does not depend on any external factors. It's about the discovery of the dimension of the everlasting consciousness, our presence, which is the ultimate self. When you discover this space in yourself, you don't care about low or high self esteem, confidence, achievements, it's a completely different way to see the life, with real joy, strength and happiness. It's no effort, because you don't need to pull yourself. You can learn more about by watching Eckhart Tolle videos, or Allan Watts, Ramana Maharshi, Krishnamurti, etc. Good luck. 👍
Pushing through tasks that challenge us, especially those involving physical effort, can be incredibly empowering. It builds self-confidence and resilience, demonstrating that we are capable of more than we initially believe. This process of overcoming discomfort is transformative, fostering a deeper sense of achievement and personal strength. It's a testament to the idea that growth often comes from pushing our limits. By embracing these challenges, we not only enhance our physical capabilities but also fortify our mental and emotional resilience.
00:01 Voluntary exercise has positive effects on health metrics, while forced exercise leads to negative impacts. 02:06 Stress enhances performance by harnessing ability to focus and memory formation 04:18 Willpower is not a limited resource, and it's related to motivation and discipline. 06:28 AMCC controls tenacity and willpower 08:33 Cardiovascular exercise at 65-70% heart rate can increase the size of AMCC. 10:23 Identify micro and macro sucks for better productivity 12:17 Deadlines and pressure can increase productivity 14:07 Pushing ourselves just a little bit beyond our sense of satisfaction. 15:58 Mud\Wtr is a healthy alternative to morning coffee
Stop the press. Been listening to huberman for years. But, I possibly just heard the most profound thing he's ever said. Starting from 10 minutes and 40 seconds. It is good to want things that suck. We should not only welcome those things, but we should desire them, and we should even celebrate them. They both literally and physiologically create life. We should not aim to remove all pain or all the things that suck from our life. Just the opposite. We should make sure we have them in our life. Point being, pain is okay. In fact, by design it is good. Wrapping my head and heart around this one is not easy.
Suffering is inevitable but you get to choose your own variety of it. Do nothing and the consequences are your suffering, or voluntarily suffer now to avoid the consequences of inaction. We each have a natural tendancy towards convenience and comfort but you can choose to give those up for something greater.
We develop self-esteem by doing yards things, repeatedly. Overcoming, pushing limits, surprising ourselves, these are the things which lift us up and develops confidence and self-esteem. That this a surprise to the newer generations shows how many have been robbed of opportunities to develop resiliency by rewarding them for doing essentially so little as to be laughable. The level of anxiety in young people has been there for a while now and I think it has so much to do with not learning to do the hard things, gutting through it coming out the other side. Belief in self is huge.
Definitely. But you can’t want it too much. If you learn to enjoy the pain then it becomes too volitional, and it no longer has the same level of suck.
Dr. Huberman's perspective on embracing discomfort is indeed thought-provoking. The idea that seeking out and celebrating challenging experiences can lead to profound personal growth is transformative. Pain and struggle, often seen as obstacles, are reframed as essential components of a fulfilling life. This mindset encourages us to view adversity as an opportunity for development rather than something to avoid. It's a powerful shift in thinking that aligns with the natural human capacity for resilience and adaptation, ultimately leading to a more enriched and purposeful existence.
Regarding that “do a little bit more” principal - According to Arnold Schwarzenegger, when he asked Muhammad Ali how many reps he did, this was Ali’s reply: “First, I go until I’m exhausted. Then I start counting reps.” On the self discipline front, one of the best pieces of advice I ever read was “Always do the hardest thing first.”
The principle of pushing beyond exhaustion to count reps, as exemplified by Muhammad Ali, underscores a profound truth about self-discipline and perseverance. This approach teaches us that true growth begins where comfort ends. Additionally, prioritizing the hardest tasks first can set a powerful tone for the day, building momentum and confidence. These insights highlight the importance of embracing challenges and structuring our efforts for maximum impact. This philosophy not only enhances physical resilience but also fortifies our mental and emotional strength, leading to a more disciplined and accomplished life.
I love this because what motivates you is bigger than you. Lately I’ve been devoting myself to my higher self and service to the world and I’ve been so much more productive and disiplined
There's a book called Hidden Time Wealth, and it talks about how using some secret techniques, you can overcome procrastination and accomplish anything in life. It's not just a bunch of empty promises; it's the real deal.
" You don't become confident by shouting affirmations in the mirror, but by having a stack of undiniable proof that you are who you say you are. Outwork your self-doubt .. " Alex Hormozi
Great episode. Key to survival is purpose. We all need one when we wake up in the morning, or we're just barely existing (if not already dead). Same as loneliness - it's not lack of companionship, it's lack of purpose.
Yesss!! Purpose is everything, even if you manufacture purpose, one must have purpose to keep going. Find one, even if you have to start small. Being accountable to something or to someone, real or imagined. When we listen to the voice in our head that tells us we have no purpose, it's LYING to you! Think of someone you love/loved and you valued in your life, whether living or not. Or even a figure you admire. Talk to them. Write to them in a journal. Ask them for advice, imagine them supporting you. Volunteer at an animal shelter. Become accountable to someone or something. You will feel purposeful.
@@lauriecolaprete3460 May you have found something that brings you love, and to which you can give love, a smile, a gift of a kind word. Blessings on you.
Self Discipline is total FREEDOM. Counterintuitive to most perspectives. It is a foundation of integrity. So solid that you have no concerns to even have to fight off... Why it's so peaceful... It is the way to have it all... The work and the play.
When I was trying to dig myself out of this financial, mental and emotional hole I was in, I created this rule 'one shit thing a day'. Even if it was as small as a phonecall. I got myself out of that hole
I listen to these podcasts/ UA-cam videos from the usual suspects regularly , and I love them. I’ve gained so much knowledge and appreciation for the hosts and the topics discussed. This makes me always question myself for personal improvement based from the info communicated …. However, I have one question/ thought pattern often which non of them seem to address…. I am a carpenter/ builder, done it since I was 16, now 34. All the training/ exercise advice they give seems to be aimed at people with ‘office jobs’ trying to get fit, or athletes trying maximise performance …. No criticism what so ever, but… If you’ve ever worked on a building site, particularly for long periods of time, it’s one of the most physically demanding career choices you could make. I work 9 hour days , 6 day a week humping timber, digging holes, pouring concrete etc etc. I’m not blowing my own trumpet, The point I’m getting at is… I’d be interested to hear some scientific data on people that work such physical lives, other than athletes. Ie construction workers, farmers, miners etc. we are exposed to lots of toxic chemicals, dust but that’s part of the job and we accept that our lives maybe cut short from the exposure. That being said, I’ve met some of the toughest, strongest most resilient people on building sites that do no other form of exercise. To add briefly to a long post, apologies…being British, I think the class system plays a huge part. Working class Northerners are a tough breed full stop.
Well put! My husband is a plasterer. And for a long time I was following all the advice on nutrition, excercise etc and wanting him to adhere to what I was trying to to, until I realised what you just said… It would be great to find advice, research etc, that would applies.
For my fellow Christians out there - the biblical pirnciples of not fulfilling the desires of the flesh, taking up your cross daily and the act of overcoming explained through science! How cool is that
@@mikes2120just so you know the Bible has been proven to be historically accurate. the Dead Sea scrolls (the oldest written documents found) contain all books of the Bible, except Esther. Whether or not Jesus walked on the earth isn’t the question, the question is whether or not he was a liar. That’s up for you to decide. You can’t deny history, but you are free to deny what Jesus said as true. You should dive in man, and look into it. if you’re right nothing changes. However if I’m right, you’ll burn in hell unless you repent. Just sum to think about 😁
There really was a flood? Wow. You are absolutely, irrefutably wrong. Also there have been about 3k recorded gods. Who is to say you worshipping the wrong one isn't *worse* than worshipping none?
main points I got from this: - mindset and beliefs greatly determine our perception and behaviour - willpower grows through facing and overcoming challenges in life (the things we don't want to do but know will be good for us, not things we already enjoy doing) - willpower is related to our will to live and continue living motivation and willpower is the car that drives us from apathy to tenacity - we can grow our willpower and change our lives in as little as 6 months so.. stay in a good mindset, willpower your way through hard tasks, give it a couple of months and see how you life is going
I think it's so true how you should confront the challenge that is darkest to you and only you. That's why so many people look outside but in reality only you'll know what's darkest to you. I love running, I can't get my head around why people struggle to go to the gym and run. It's like an actual addiction for me. However, even though I'll push myself... My AMCC is probably not growing from it. Therefore, I should tackle something like cooking for my family because you me cooking sucks.
For me it is the opposite - I find repetitive exercise insanely boring. I had to start playing basketball again so I could trick myself into regular cardio because it was linked to something that would also engage my mind (reading plays, being in the right place ahead of time, defensive schemes, etc). I can't understand why people would run or go to the gym for the sake of it vs the discipline of maintaining fitness.
Happens to me with cycling, I love it, I'll do up to 60 km everyday without a problem and at this point I feel so empty when I don't go out, I sometimes cycle twice a day. I think my AMCC grows when I stay home and do hard tasks instead of going cycling which is my escape. Running though is hard as fuck to me so I'll do it a bit more often
Keep running! I've been running 30+ yrs, when you are older it isn't so much fun, but the reward of doing something difficult that your body doesn't want to do, is actually more.
@@hola_chelo Yeah I love biking but I find having to get my bike out of the shed and lock everything up is what accelerates my AMCC I guess, because it sucks haha. This is a really interesting thread, keep telling us what you guys doing difficult with exercise. I love running because I can listen to my music which is a brilliant thing to do
The way Hidden Time Wealth dives into the concept of productivity is mind-blowing. Hidden Time Wealth tips are pure gold, and I wish more people knew about them.
This actually explains why extreme cold exposure is so effective at boosting someone's mindset! No one, and I mean NO ONE actually wants to do it, no matter how often one has already done it. So I guess the aMCC is highly affected by this practice. Very cool! (sorry for the obligatory pun)
Yes, you can learn to want to do it. I fffing love it. But after a longer break I do it because I don't want to do it. I did it 5-8 times in a week with sauna for 18 months row. 3 times in cold water and sauna start, between and after. Cold exposure from 3-20mins per. For me 8mins seems to make the trick. Time at sauna is at least 6mins in 140-160 heart beat.
nice. i rmemeber many years ago buddhist/hindu monks said the same things. like dandapanialso says "to build willpower do a little bit more than you set out to do". AMCC was legendary information
I just dont know how he could hit the upload button after rewatching his interview not realising how many times he cut huberman off before he could finish his point or story 😳
Hidden Time Wealth is so unique. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard about it sooner. It’s amazing how life-changing this can be for anyone battling procrastination.
This just made my day … I do deal that I can do many great things .. I have and I will again .. but for where I am at now … it’s these micro struggles that are quick sand and literally suffocating me So yes … Doing these little things is almost everything ❣️
I do like that story about spending more energy thinking about whether to run or walk the next 50’ than the net difference between physically running and walking the next fifty feet
Discovering Hidden Time Wealth has been one of the best things I've done for my productivity. It feels like I’ve finally cracked the code to overcoming procrastination.
Seriously not even 1 comment about the power of intention and believe here? This is for me the most important thing out of this 16 minutes, that if you believe that stress is bad, it's going to have bad impact on you, and I believe this is the same with everything. This shows exactly how the media, more specifically what we read and feed to our brains can have impact on our entire life and how quickly we can be switched.
@@someone7773 there is good and bad stress... You literally need stress to live. And everyone experiences stress this isn't a competition, nor a pity party.
@@spacebar9733 u don’t need stress to live. Anxiety tells you if you’re doing something you’re not supposed to be doing. Or if you’re not doing something you’re supposed to be doing. Stress in all forms is the hormone cortisol and seriously bad for you Dawg
I've been noticing it my entire life. For example, I can walk far away from home and go back tired, and at the last kilometer I'd feel almost completely exhausted. But I have to force myself to walk that kilometer, and after completing this I feel like I'm alive, and no depression can push me to the ground.
He didnt get to finish his point about Group A's 5 minute negative Video about stress vs. Groub B's 5 minute positive video about stress. I think i can draw the conclusion on my own, but I wanted to hear Huberman's take.
I love the micro and macro sucks!! That helped me understand your point. I'm still not sure how to 'enjoy' the challenging or painful process but I'll definitely reflect on it. I totally understand that I've been programmed by reward and that's why exercise and healthy eating is hard to do on my own. That's a great revelation - thank you!
Romans 3:27 talks about the law of faith (the word for faith is simply put persuasion). this conversation shows the truth of the law of faith and how real it is.
Micro/macro suck: I'm a mental health therapist and I've always used my own term "embrace the suck" to encourage my patients to reexamine how they perceive annoying--but necessary and mood enhancing-- tasks (e.g., exercise, ADLs, etc)
Very good interview and i really enjoy dr, Huberman’s podcasts! He was about to say something to explain further but the interviewer cuts to an example and couldn’t catch what the dr. was about to say.. thanks though to able to make everyone enjoy the subject!
Really good interviewers learn to listen. They let the subject speak, even if it means staying silent a couple seconds past uncomfortable. It's very hard for interviewers to do because it requires setting aside ego. People click on this video because of Huberman, but the interviewer thinks people want to hear his thoughts.
points disused - 1. Voluntarily doing things have a +ve impact- Experiment done on mice- one mice was allowed to do voluntary exercise and other was forced to do whenever the first one did. Result- the one who do voluntarily saw good psychological result and other saw -ve psychological results. Humans brains work the same way. 2. What you believe is how you feel- Experiment done on people- one group was shown presentation of how stress is good for your health and other group was shown how stress is bad or you. Result- They started to feel what they were told and believed in. 3. AMCC (we have two in either side) is a part of brain responsible for various activities. important ones are Tenacity, Willpower and Will to live. If you do hard things (micro and major suck) it will increase in size and can be used in other activities (Calluses the mind - David Goggins)
I was trying to write a book for the last 15 hours and am high on cocaine and heroin because it helps MY ADHD but im not making progress, and suddenly this pops up because im on my phone the entire time! Thank you 🙏
Thank you for this! Attaching willpower and to an extent the will to live to a physical part of the brain is game changing. It takes the guess work out of finding out if willpower is something people are born with. It's good to know it's something that can grow when we do that activity that we dread. What's even better is that when we fail at said activity, it's not complete failure cause now you have a slightly bigger aMCC.
Super interesting to hear this. A few years ago I had pushed myself to start going to the gym. It was challenging and I didn't want to do it, but I went anyways. I got in shape and ended up slowly not going anymore. Now, 3 years later, I've started going at least 5 days a week over the last 8 months... and although I'm now in the best shape of my life, and push myself super hard when I go. The struggle to want to go isn't there anymore. I actually really look forward to it. And I notice my ability to discipline myself is no where close to where it was a few years ago. So thank you for explaining this! It really clarified A LOT of what had created my self discipline back in the day. That same self discipline I had also gave me a much greater desire to live. So I guess this means its time to get after it again! haha
My thoughts exactly. Another comment mentioned cold plunges. I am going tk test a sauna approach. I guess we will have to monitor ourselves ana adapt. No doubt new research will be done. If we set ourselves an alarm for stupid early every once in a while might be good at keeping us on point. Good luck
@@michaelsmith9714 the micro sucks and macro sucks explanations that was given will definitely help! I used to think of it as listening to the "I should" voice in my head. I got really good at just responding to myself when I noticed myself thinking "I should do this". Now I think I give myself more excuses not too because physically and mentally I'm a lot better off than I was a few years ago. But I'm definitely not continuing to push myself like I have before. I've stopped learning new things, stopped creating new goals for myself, and a lot of my passion for life has slowly faded. But even with all that said I'm no where near as depressed and angry as I was like 6 or 7 years ago. Recently getting out of a relationship that had been holding back growth for me has put a lot of things into perspective. Never sacrifice your happiness to try and make someone else happy. In the end you both lose.
Could you clarify a little on what you mean that your discipline levels are jo where close to what they were? Do you mean that even if you workout consistently, it doesn't feel like disciplining you because you don't mind doing it? And therefore, it means that you don't feel as good at disciplining yourself doing other stuff?
@@gediminaskulakauskas8799 yeah that's right. I also mean I tend to procrastinate other things a lot more now too. Awhile back I'd jump at things as soon as they popped into my head.
I’m spending three of the past hours trying to write an essay. I’m already drunk after a couple of beers because it helps my ADHD but I’m not making much progress, and suddenly I get this pop up! Thank you 🙏
just so you know, that alcohol is gonna give diminishing returns and you wont catch on to it till after. look up huberman on alcohol. it fucks your brain up pretty bad.
Trust me bro i have ADHD and have used every drug under the sun. Thinking that alcohol or amphetamines are going to actually help you be productive is a very common cope, but it’s not true at all.
I have mad respect for the people who designed the set, the director and gaffer. Amazing cinematography, I will definitely create the same look. Keep going good team work.
9:00 so you say if I live all my life doing hard stuff that I don't want to do I'll live longer to keep doing stuff that I don't want to do? Wow! That's exciting!
Very interesting about Anorexia. I have one kid who had a year of high danger from this condition and it makes me wonder about repurposing the brain function for her studies , her coordination exercises (not aerobic stuff so much) - getting her that sense of reward via things that will actually help her
Exercise, Intermittent Fasting and Cold Showers - Life changing and available to everyone - push yourself for one week and then you won’t want to stop you’ll have so much will power and momentum 💪
The bit about the AMCC not being involved if you simply enjoy something is interesting. I essentially hate every run that I do and I feel truly miserable in the last few minutes. I guess this means my AMCC is really being activates?
So in the beginning Andrew says that voluntary exercise has positive effects while forced exercise has negative ones. But when it comes to pushing that extra mile for the amcc activation isn't that somewhat linked to forcing urself in some way? I just felt curious about this like is there any way to avoid said negative effects when forcing urself to keep persevering in any activity?
this contradiction between the experiment with mice who are forced to exercise (negative physiological parameters), and forcing themselves on humans to exercise willpower as an amcc activation that brings benefits I understand it to mean that the key here is attitude - forcing oneself and sustaining action of one's own volition despite pain as a challenge has a positive effect, while forcing oneself with apathy without faith and will - without the desire to overcome, cutting oneself off - causes harm
If you want to talk about psychooloogy, one thing is to think about this video itself. If the ideas of this video were presented plainly, "you get used to doing hard things when you do hard things," the message seems completely redundant. Seriously, who here didn't know that when you repeat something over and over again that you eventually become immune to the pain it might have originally caused you. Our minds naturally mold around whatever we do in order to get to the point of automation. What I think is the correct use of this inherently obvious logic is to go about your everyday life living as if no one had told you this already known truth in an aspirational tone. Push yourself towards the things you want to push yourself towards for the sake of your own want, and not the want to "have a healthy brain."
Productivity/discipline is half mental. And half chemical. E g on the chemical side, simply taking the right vitamins like some nootropics daily can increase your mood, along with the right caffeine rotations. Good mood = productivity = good chemicals. And exercise of course increases good chemicals. Then on the mental side we have mindset, knowledge, routines, that kind of stuff. For example, couple weeks ago, I was feeling kind of off. Then I asked my friend what nootropics he was taking. Muchroom blend, Alpha GPC, Ginko (just get a nootropic blend), Plus switched to a different coffee. I’ve found having the same coffee you build up a tolerence. Workouts stayed the same. But mood and productivity went from 4 to 10. Big mood.
So basically: to be disciplined, do tiny little shitty things back to back. So to be more disciplined, be desciplined hahahha. This was mad fascinating regardless. Got me motivated to want to increase my AMI
Praying 5 times a day everyday, getting up before sunrise to pray the first one is true discipline. Anddd fasting a whole month every year. Allah is all knowing and he only asks things that benefit us in so many ways we are yet to find out..
I've heard that "one more" thing being called "Dislocated Expectations" by James Appleton on Ross Edgley's video where he was doing hill intervals getting his land legs back. In that case it was James throwing the last (extra) rep at Ross, after Ross thought he was done. There's clearly a difference between adding one rep yourself and having one thrown at you after you just emptied the tank on the "last" rep of your workout.
I almost slit my throat 7 years ago but didn't cause there was a song I hadn't finished writing, now my will to live is directly related to my music.. but I'm still a master procrastinator/super lazy even though I know exactly what I need to do ;(
Hello beautiful soul I don’t know you but I FEEL the same emotions and it’s ok to not be ok. What’s not ok is knowing what you could change and leaving it be, in this present you are reading this and should also know that this present moment doesn’t matter and trying to imagine yourself in the future 10 years from now how are you going to look if you keep the same path, you need to wake yourself up to push, I would watch Andrew’s video on “the perfect morning routine” and start your self journey from there. Write things down- literally everything, from the minutes in the morning to the night think of as much productive things you can do and write them all. Look at this list first thing every morning and get started and finish the first task you wrote, not worrying about the others until you’re done with the task on hand. The reality and truth most people need to be told is to TRULY value yourself, maybe not yourself now, or tomorrow, but YOURSELF in the timeline of your life. Stop telling yourself you’re going to do something the next day, sing joy into your life, and perhaps even produce a song about the journey of rock bottom to the top for those in your same position. I know we are not ok. Also there’s gonna be many times you don’t complete tasks because of laziness but don’t get discouraged and if this happens to keep yourself motivated try to atleast check off half of your list- it is more than anything you wouldn’t done sitting on your ass scrolling.
You asked for help so don’t play a victim and come up with more excuses to not improve yourself- the time is now, you’re growing up, and your parents are getting old. Take care of them and give them the same memories you cherished because they are just children too that faced these struggles without motivation or tips from online… you’ve heard this before but if you don’t do it for yourself do it for the ones that put themselves out there through time (the most valuable thing to a living being). Imagine your ideal self and its everyday lifestyle, does it seem hard to you? Then maybe you are not ready. Everyday you are voting for a future of pain or pleasure in time with the decisions you make so if you know the answer why aren’t you casting your votes?
So, he first said that forced exercise doesn't have as much positive effect, then says that AMCC gets bigger and helps with tenacity and cognitive functions if one exercise when he doesn't want to. He said that AMCC is a very tiny part of brain but what they say about regular agers losing their brain size and mass is related to AMCC. Which is it? Is forced exercise better? Is amcc big that causes brain mass reduction when aging?
Good questions. I think the difference is made when YOU force yourself to overcome challenges (unlike those rats)... And succeed at it (or else, you burn out and feel helpless or even depressed).
It is when the force is imposed by others is when it has negative effects. Example: I was forced to do chores around the house. No reward other than a roof over my head and the food I chose to eat at dinner (I had anorexia). I would have done those chores happily if I had a choice in whether I did those specific ones or others on different days, instead of loosing my entire weekend to chores and school assignments because my parents thought it was appropriate for a child to handle bleach with bare hands (I almost passed out every time I cleaned the bathroom from the fumes). I also chose whether I walked to school, or caught the bus. Having that choice meant I had autonomy over how worked out or tired I was going to be that day. I chose walking more often than not because it made me happy. Scrubbing the two toilets and every grout line did not make me happy, not because I was a spoilt brat who simply wanted to get out of a responsibility. I just wanted to switch chores sometimes, and get to have an equal discussion about the house upkeep. I would have picked mopping, vacuuming and cleaning the window tracks over getting covered in bleach any day.
@NoteGPT Summary: The video discusses the science behind building extreme discipline, highlighting the effects of exercise, stress, and mindset on health and performance. It emphasizes the importance of the anterior mid singulate cortex (AMCC) in generating tenacity and willpower. The speaker also mentions the significance of micro and macro sucks, tasks that challenge and push individuals outside their comfort zones, in building discipline. Highlights: Exercise, particularly voluntary exercise, leads to improvements in health metrics. Mindset and belief play a significant role in the effects of stress on health. The AMCC is a crucial brain structure involved in generating tenacity and willpower. The AMCC’s size and activity increase with successful resistance to tempting behaviors. Micro and macro sucks, challenging tasks that individuals don’t want to do, help build discipline. Keywords: stress, exercise, health metrics, mindset, belief, AMCC, tenacity, willpower, micro sucks, macro sucks, discipline.
Procrastinating is a coping mechanism. You've got to chip away at it bit by bit by being .... Disciplined Also I've realized that a lot of the shit I was doing was not focused enough on my overall goals. So I just don't do much anymore because it wasn't necessary in the first place, life, culture, family, etc. was telling me to value those things. And of course I didn't/don't want to do them because they weren't serving ME. I was just holding a place for everyone else. Status Quou is death
Based on this AMCC theory, it might be instructive to revisit Victor Frankel's book "Mans Search for Meaning" in regards to the belief in a purpose as it relates to the will to live. I am in particular referring to his anecdotal observations about selected labourers who survived the German Concentration Camps and those who didn't.
I have been chronically depressed for over 15years with an addictive and self destructive life style. I am having panic attacks when sober because of the realization that I have wasted my time. I am desperate but feel totally behind.
Impressed and inspired - think about it: now you have discovered the secret behind women living longer than men - most women have trained a lot to do the things they don't like to do, but they do those tasks anyway. I don't mean those that you secretly love to do or love to have done - but those that you do out of duty because nobody else does them or nobody else has the will-power enough to do. Looking forward to measurements of AMCC in both men and women! Stanford could challenge Harvard's longitudinal study, giving an explanation to men's and women's life-expectancy figures. If men would do more chores, they would live longer? I don't mean cold plunges and running until you vomit or sitting at your desk from 8 am to 2 am - I mean: picking up all the lego-pieces, again, wiping the bread crumbs, again, shifting the bedlinen, again, packing the lunch-boxes, again, cleaning the shower-cabin, again, repeating the same info for grandma, again, etc. Take deep breaths and do the chores, again, reasoning and managing your own feelings and those of the others... teaching them to handle tasks that are important, but not rewarding. Deep breaths, just do it - will-power, stamina, sisu.
I see it in both my parents. My mom is definitely gonna live longer than my dad at 68. She still has her muscles and able to squat, bend over and lift heavy groceries, laundry etc. My dad is 71 and started losing muscle significantly at 65. My mum has been a Hausfrau for 30+ years and do heavy chores while raising us. Doing those tasks everyday made her stronger in her senior years while my dad had a desk job most of his working life and only started gardening in his retirement
@@sarabennett6295 Kudos! Hope all the best for your parents and much use of the all the new knowledge that emerges all the time in addition to such common sense that has served people for generations.
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bruv you cut him off in the middle of finishing that study results
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Thank you very much! Have a question: when you achieve to do something and you end up loving it, can you trick yourself to believe it sucks, so AMCC is building up though?
@@LEGOKRASSQ 5:32
Well put because that exactly what I was pushed to do
I'm only here because of discipline. I was in severe depression for 5 years. The only way I get myself up every day isn't inspiration or hope. I get up because I believe that I need to be productive. If I'm choosing to remain in this world, I need to do what I was made for as a man. I need to work towards something.
You are not alone, brother.
Hope isn't a strategy, while quality recovery still requires work.
Is there anything in specific I can pray about for you?
@@TravisMack358 is there anything you're avoiding about yourself when you try to fix others? Confront that with actionable strategies.
Keep showing up. This world needs our men. You were made for a time like this. More of us are taking everything day by day, and that’s all you can do!
I love how Dr Huberman always credits his colleagues whenever he cites their research. It's a sign of an honest, non-narcissistic man.
It's also just how the scientific profession works - you always have to cite a reference for where you get your information from.
He could be honest and non-narcissistic (probably true) but it could also be because he is competent at his job
@@thecurrentmomentyour describing honesty which he exhibits
@@carycimino7699as well as describing academic protocol Cary🤨
He also shows signs of being a non-psychopath, non-serial killer and non-rapist. He’s a good man.
You sound like someone who throws “narcissist” around all day without knowing the real meaning
I’m proud of everyone here for taking steps to becoming the ideal version of themself. Progress isn’t linear, failing is guaranteed, and life is worthless unless you give it meaning. Best of luck to you all on your journeys
Thank you for this! The" failing is guaranteed" part really resonates with me at the moment, and probably with many others too. We just need to get back up and back on track! 😁
Thank you so much ! Happy for you and your success!
Your words encapsulate a powerful truth about personal growth. The journey to becoming our ideal selves is fraught with challenges, yet each step, no matter how small, is a victory. Embracing failure as a part of the process is key to maintaining momentum and finding meaning in our efforts. It's this very struggle that shapes our character and brings fulfillment. By acknowledging this, you're fostering a mindset that values persistence and resilience, inspiring others to persevere in their own paths to self-improvement.
Thank you ❤️
Biggest winner mentality shift for me came after reading the book 25 Money Secrets From Donald Trump
Self Discipline is total FREEDOM. Counterintuitive to most perspectives. It is a foundation of integrity. So solid that you have no concerns to even have to fight off... Why it's so peaceful... It is the way to have it all... The work and the play.❤
Freedom is the ability to choose and live with the ramifications of our choices. I see this link with Discipline because being disciplined is one of the hardest choices to make and requires lots of will power.
That is profound! 🙌🏾
stoicism comes to mind
@@westmantooth6846 💯 Stoicism - an ancient Greek school of philosophy founded at Athens by Zeno of Citium. The school taught that virtue, the highest good, is based on knowledge; the wise live in harmony with the divine Reason (also identified with Fate and Providence) that GOVERNS nature, and are INDIFFERENT to the VICISSITUDES of fortune and to pleasure and pain.
@@pseudo_ra Will Power can be commanded by the skillful use of one's IMAGINATION. ✨ We were never supposed to stop using it 👁️ It is the most powerful tool our Creator gave us... This is one of its very purposes.
I was depressed since I was a child. I was in the streets at 10. I was an alcoholic by 14. I was in jail by 17. & I was selling fire arms by 18. I “was” depressed in these times…
I turned that around when I realized this life is not all about me, I’m a man & I have shit to do. I’ve been 5 years away from that side of me. I’m perfecting the art of my own purpose now. & you’ll do the same my friend
Incredible! Congrats on turning your life around, can’t imagine how challenging that was and still is im sure
Niceee
Awesome! You are on the right track ❤
@0GEE.yhwh. Thanks for sharing. May your path continue to shine brighter and brighter
Sending you strength and solidarity!
I found self-discipline to be much easier when you love yourself, and you realize you’re doing these “things” for your betterment. Don’t really love yourself, it’s much harder to make the effort.
well said
Thank you. I needed to hear this.
Loving oneself is undeniably a cornerstone of effective self-discipline. When we operate from a place of self-compassion, the tasks we undertake are imbued with purpose and a genuine desire for self-improvement. This love acts as a motivator, making the pursuit of our goals feel more like a nurturing journey rather than a burdensome obligation. It's a reminder that the foundation of discipline is not just about strict routines but also about a profound respect and care for our own well-being. This balance is crucial for sustainable personal growth.
Forcing myself to do things I don't want to do (particular when it comes to physical suffering) ends up giving me more self confidence than anything else.
Same here! I started going to the gym with my husband this month and omg , the struggle to even get my gym clothes on is ridiculous. I come up with all these excuses as to why "It's not a good time". But when I just push through it and drag myself out the door even if I'm in such a grumpy mood I actually leave the gym feeling better and motivated for "life" lol.
This
The question is: Why do you need self confidence in first place ? Do you need to be ever stimulated in order to feel you are alive and feeling good ? Our happiness does not depend on any external factors. It's about the discovery of the dimension of the everlasting consciousness, our presence, which is the ultimate self. When you discover this space in yourself, you don't care about low or high self esteem, confidence, achievements, it's a completely different way to see the life, with real joy, strength and happiness. It's no effort, because you don't need to pull yourself. You can learn more about by watching Eckhart Tolle videos, or Allan Watts, Ramana Maharshi, Krishnamurti, etc. Good luck. 👍
Me too
Pushing through tasks that challenge us, especially those involving physical effort, can be incredibly empowering. It builds self-confidence and resilience, demonstrating that we are capable of more than we initially believe. This process of overcoming discomfort is transformative, fostering a deeper sense of achievement and personal strength. It's a testament to the idea that growth often comes from pushing our limits. By embracing these challenges, we not only enhance our physical capabilities but also fortify our mental and emotional resilience.
00:01 Voluntary exercise has positive effects on health metrics, while forced exercise leads to negative impacts.
02:06 Stress enhances performance by harnessing ability to focus and memory formation
04:18 Willpower is not a limited resource, and it's related to motivation and discipline.
06:28 AMCC controls tenacity and willpower
08:33 Cardiovascular exercise at 65-70% heart rate can increase the size of AMCC.
10:23 Identify micro and macro sucks for better productivity
12:17 Deadlines and pressure can increase productivity
14:07 Pushing ourselves just a little bit beyond our sense of satisfaction.
15:58 Mud\Wtr is a healthy alternative to morning coffee
Appreciate your efforts buddy!
Man you are a goat for this
What does AMCC stand for?
AMCC = Anterior Midcingulate Cortex 🧠
Thanks
Stop the press. Been listening to huberman for years. But, I possibly just heard the most profound thing he's ever said. Starting from 10 minutes and 40 seconds. It is good to want things that suck. We should not only welcome those things, but we should desire them, and we should even celebrate them. They both literally and physiologically create life. We should not aim to remove all pain or all the things that suck from our life. Just the opposite. We should make sure we have them in our life. Point being, pain is okay. In fact, by design it is good. Wrapping my head and heart around this one is not easy.
Suffering is inevitable but you get to choose your own variety of it. Do nothing and the consequences are your suffering, or voluntarily suffer now to avoid the consequences of inaction. We each have a natural tendancy towards convenience and comfort but you can choose to give those up for something greater.
We develop self-esteem by doing yards things, repeatedly. Overcoming, pushing limits, surprising ourselves, these are the things which lift us up and develops confidence and self-esteem. That this a surprise to the newer generations shows how many have been robbed of opportunities to develop resiliency by rewarding them for doing essentially so little as to be laughable. The level of anxiety in young people has been there for a while now and I think it has so much to do with not learning to do the hard things, gutting through it coming out the other side. Belief in self is huge.
It’s a stoic teaching. I recommend reading ‘Meditations’ by Marcus Aurelius.
Definitely. But you can’t want it too much. If you learn to enjoy the pain then it becomes too volitional, and it no longer has the same level of suck.
Dr. Huberman's perspective on embracing discomfort is indeed thought-provoking. The idea that seeking out and celebrating challenging experiences can lead to profound personal growth is transformative. Pain and struggle, often seen as obstacles, are reframed as essential components of a fulfilling life. This mindset encourages us to view adversity as an opportunity for development rather than something to avoid. It's a powerful shift in thinking that aligns with the natural human capacity for resilience and adaptation, ultimately leading to a more enriched and purposeful existence.
More men like Andrew Huberman are needed in the world!
This aged poorly.
Huberman was great. I just wish that the interviewer would cut him off less often :(
Regarding that “do a little bit more” principal - According to Arnold Schwarzenegger, when he asked Muhammad Ali how many reps he did, this was Ali’s reply: “First, I go until I’m exhausted. Then I start counting reps.” On the self discipline front, one of the best pieces of advice I ever read was “Always do the hardest thing first.”
The best advice is to pay others to do what you don't like doing.
Eat the Frog by Brian Tracy talks about this.
@@Darknight526accept islam by Mohammad saw
The principle of pushing beyond exhaustion to count reps, as exemplified by Muhammad Ali, underscores a profound truth about self-discipline and perseverance. This approach teaches us that true growth begins where comfort ends. Additionally, prioritizing the hardest tasks first can set a powerful tone for the day, building momentum and confidence. These insights highlight the importance of embracing challenges and structuring our efforts for maximum impact. This philosophy not only enhances physical resilience but also fortifies our mental and emotional strength, leading to a more disciplined and accomplished life.
I love this because what motivates you is bigger than you. Lately I’ve been devoting myself to my higher self and service to the world and I’ve been so much more productive and disiplined
There's a book called Hidden Time Wealth, and it talks about how using some secret techniques, you can overcome procrastination and accomplish anything in life. It's not just a bunch of empty promises; it's the real deal.
Honestly, I'll check it out.
Who wrote it?
@@Alritealritealritehonestly, me too
Did anybody find out who wrote it?
mlm?
" You don't become confident by shouting affirmations in the mirror, but by having a stack of undiniable proof that you are who you say you are. Outwork your self-doubt .. "
Alex Hormozi
Alex Hormozi aka snake oil salesman
quoting a quoter?
Yeah.. Anything wrong with spreading wisdom my man ? ? @@NS-xt5wv
Great episode. Key to survival is purpose. We all need one when we wake up in the morning, or we're just barely existing (if not already dead). Same as loneliness - it's not lack of companionship, it's lack of purpose.
I have zero worthwhile purpose.
I am dying .
Yesss!! Purpose is everything, even if you manufacture purpose, one must have purpose to keep going. Find one, even if you have to start small. Being accountable to something or to someone, real or imagined. When we listen to the voice in our head that tells us we have no purpose, it's LYING to you! Think of someone you love/loved and you valued in your life, whether living or not. Or even a figure you admire. Talk to them. Write to them in a journal. Ask them for advice, imagine them supporting you. Volunteer at an animal shelter. Become accountable to someone or something. You will feel purposeful.
@@lauriecolaprete3460 May you have found something that brings you love, and to which you can give love, a smile, a gift of a kind word. Blessings on you.
Find it do what you love is simple talk to doctor because you need help@@lauriecolaprete3460
“Whether you think you can or can’t. You’re right.”
- Henry Ford
Self Discipline is total FREEDOM. Counterintuitive to most perspectives. It is a foundation of integrity. So solid that you have no concerns to even have to fight off... Why it's so peaceful... It is the way to have it all... The work and the play.
When I was trying to dig myself out of this financial, mental and emotional hole I was in, I created this rule 'one shit thing a day'. Even if it was as small as a phonecall. I got myself out of that hole
Makes sense, and it's supported by science, apparently.
I listen to these podcasts/ UA-cam videos from the usual suspects regularly , and I love them. I’ve gained so much knowledge and appreciation for the hosts and the topics discussed. This makes me always question myself for personal improvement based from the info communicated …. However, I have one question/ thought pattern often which non of them seem to address….
I am a carpenter/ builder, done it since I was 16, now 34. All the training/ exercise advice they give seems to be aimed at people with ‘office jobs’ trying to get fit, or athletes trying maximise performance …. No criticism what so ever, but… If you’ve ever worked on a building site, particularly for long periods of time, it’s one of the most physically demanding career choices you could make. I work 9 hour days , 6 day a week humping timber, digging holes, pouring concrete etc etc. I’m not blowing my own trumpet,
The point I’m getting at is… I’d be interested to hear some scientific data on people that work such physical lives, other than athletes. Ie construction workers, farmers, miners etc.
we are exposed to lots of toxic chemicals, dust but that’s part of the job and we accept that our lives maybe cut short from the exposure. That being said, I’ve met some of the toughest, strongest most resilient people on building sites that do no other form of exercise.
To add briefly to a long post, apologies…being British, I think the class system plays a huge part. Working class Northerners are a tough breed full stop.
Im a farmer in Georgia, USA and would also love to see this research/data.
Well put!
My husband is a plasterer. And for a long time I was following all the advice on nutrition, excercise etc and wanting him to adhere to what I was trying to to, until I realised what you just said… It would be great to find advice, research etc, that would applies.
For my fellow Christians out there - the biblical pirnciples of not fulfilling the desires of the flesh, taking up your cross daily and the act of overcoming explained through science! How cool is that
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Ya sure if that story was true
@@mikes2120just so you know the Bible has been proven to be historically accurate. the Dead Sea scrolls (the oldest written documents found) contain all books of the Bible, except Esther. Whether or not Jesus walked on the earth isn’t the question, the question is whether or not he was a liar. That’s up for you to decide. You can’t deny history, but you are free to deny what Jesus said as true.
You should dive in man, and look into it. if you’re right nothing changes. However if I’m right, you’ll burn in hell unless you repent. Just sum to think about 😁
There really was a flood? Wow.
You are absolutely, irrefutably wrong.
Also there have been about 3k recorded gods. Who is to say you worshipping the wrong one isn't *worse* than worshipping none?
@@isaachudson9108can I look at your references, and data?
main points I got from this:
- mindset and beliefs greatly determine our perception and behaviour
- willpower grows through facing and overcoming challenges in life (the things we don't want to do but know will be good for us, not things we already enjoy doing)
- willpower is related to our will to live and continue living
motivation and willpower is the car that drives us from apathy to tenacity
- we can grow our willpower and change our lives in as little as 6 months
so.. stay in a good mindset, willpower your way through hard tasks, give it a couple of months and see how you life is going
I love seeing how effin passionate Andrew is he’s sooo good.
I think it's so true how you should confront the challenge that is darkest to you and only you. That's why so many people look outside but in reality only you'll know what's darkest to you.
I love running, I can't get my head around why people struggle to go to the gym and run. It's like an actual addiction for me.
However, even though I'll push myself... My AMCC is probably not growing from it. Therefore, I should tackle something like cooking for my family because you me cooking sucks.
Still not enough, we need to reintegrate our own shadows by ourselves becoming monsters.
For me it is the opposite - I find repetitive exercise insanely boring. I had to start playing basketball again so I could trick myself into regular cardio because it was linked to something that would also engage my mind (reading plays, being in the right place ahead of time, defensive schemes, etc). I can't understand why people would run or go to the gym for the sake of it vs the discipline of maintaining fitness.
Happens to me with cycling, I love it, I'll do up to 60 km everyday without a problem and at this point I feel so empty when I don't go out, I sometimes cycle twice a day. I think my AMCC grows when I stay home and do hard tasks instead of going cycling which is my escape. Running though is hard as fuck to me so I'll do it a bit more often
Keep running! I've been running 30+ yrs, when you are older it isn't so much fun, but the reward of doing something difficult that your body doesn't want to do, is actually more.
@@hola_chelo Yeah I love biking but I find having to get my bike out of the shed and lock everything up is what accelerates my AMCC I guess, because it sucks haha.
This is a really interesting thread, keep telling us what you guys doing difficult with exercise.
I love running because I can listen to my music which is a brilliant thing to do
The concept of Hidden Time Wealth blew my mind. It’s like finding a cheat code for productivity and defeating procrastination.
The way Hidden Time Wealth dives into the concept of productivity is mind-blowing. Hidden Time Wealth tips are pure gold, and I wish more people knew about them.
This actually explains why extreme cold exposure is so effective at boosting someone's mindset! No one, and I mean NO ONE actually wants to do it, no matter how often one has already done it. So I guess the aMCC is highly affected by this practice. Very cool! (sorry for the obligatory pun)
Pun received. Still processing. Judgement inbound ... passed!
Yesssss my macro suck.
Yes, you can learn to want to do it. I fffing love it. But after a longer break I do it because I don't want to do it.
I did it 5-8 times in a week with sauna for 18 months row. 3 times in cold water and sauna start, between and after. Cold exposure from 3-20mins per. For me 8mins seems to make the trick. Time at sauna is at least 6mins in 140-160 heart beat.
nice. i rmemeber many years ago buddhist/hindu monks said the same things. like dandapanialso says "to build willpower do a little bit more than you set out to do". AMCC was legendary information
I just dont know how he could hit the upload button after rewatching his interview not realising how many times he cut huberman off before he could finish his point or story 😳
It requires a high degree of confidence to remain silent
Hidden Time Wealth is so unique. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard about it sooner. It’s amazing how life-changing this can be for anyone battling procrastination.
waking up for fajr in the cold winter definitely building my amcc.
This just made my day … I do deal that I can do many great things .. I have and I will again .. but for where I am at now … it’s these micro struggles that are quick sand and literally suffocating me
So yes …
Doing these little things is almost everything ❣️
I do like that story about spending more energy thinking about whether to run or walk the next 50’ than the net difference between physically running and walking the next fifty feet
ALWAYS ALWAYS show up for yourself 💪🏼
Discovering Hidden Time Wealth has been one of the best things I've done for my productivity. It feels like I’ve finally cracked the code to overcoming procrastination.
Fascinating! Wish the host had interrupted this expert a lot less
Seriously not even 1 comment about the power of intention and believe here? This is for me the most important thing out of this 16 minutes, that if you believe that stress is bad, it's going to have bad impact on you, and I believe this is the same with everything. This shows exactly how the media, more specifically what we read and feed to our brains can have impact on our entire life and how quickly we can be switched.
Then you’ve never been stressed foreal. Stress causes inflammation and disease
@@someone7773 there is good and bad stress... You literally need stress to live. And everyone experiences stress this isn't a competition, nor a pity party.
Anyway i agree with you. Mindset is everything.
@@spacebar9733 u don’t need stress to live. Anxiety tells you if you’re doing something you’re not supposed to be doing. Or if you’re not doing something you’re supposed to be doing. Stress in all forms is the hormone cortisol and seriously bad for you Dawg
@@someone7773 im gonna pray for you love.
That guy keeps interrupting Dr. Huberman!
The guy who’s video your watching
Hidden Time Wealth blew my mind. I’ve shared it with friends, and they’re all amazed at how much more productive they've become.
You mom said hi.
I've been noticing it my entire life. For example, I can walk far away from home and go back tired, and at the last kilometer I'd feel almost completely exhausted. But I have to force myself to walk that kilometer, and after completing this I feel like I'm alive, and no depression can push me to the ground.
He didnt get to finish his point about Group A's 5 minute negative Video about stress vs. Groub B's 5 minute positive video about stress. I think i can draw the conclusion on my own, but I wanted to hear Huberman's take.
What was the conclusion?
I love the micro and macro sucks!! That helped me understand your point. I'm still not sure how to 'enjoy' the challenging or painful process but I'll definitely reflect on it. I totally understand that I've been programmed by reward and that's why exercise and healthy eating is hard to do on my own. That's a great revelation - thank you!
If you enjoy it, it no longer sucks as hard.
I loved this episode! Chris should learn to listen more though
Romans 3:27 talks about the law of faith (the word for faith is simply put persuasion). this conversation shows the truth of the law of faith and how real it is.
The color grading, photography and the audio of this channel is so well taken care of and gorgeous! It looks so clean 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
that's so true
Micro/macro suck: I'm a mental health therapist and I've always used my own term "embrace the suck" to encourage my patients to reexamine how they perceive annoying--but necessary and mood enhancing-- tasks (e.g., exercise, ADLs, etc)
I really like Andrew Huberman, I'm always interested in what he has to say.
I truly love when I learn new things and get new perspectives. Thanx so much
Dr. Huberman is a blessing to us ✝️
Very good interview and i really enjoy dr, Huberman’s podcasts!
He was about to say something to explain further but the interviewer cuts to an example and couldn’t catch what the dr. was about to say.. thanks though to able to make everyone enjoy the subject!
Pranayama is a GAME CHANGER
Man, we got it, you are smart, but let Andrew to Talk without interrupting
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Really good interviewers learn to listen. They let the subject speak, even if it means staying silent a couple seconds past uncomfortable. It's very hard for interviewers to do because it requires setting aside ego. People click on this video because of Huberman, but the interviewer thinks people want to hear his thoughts.
10:20 Hamza Ahmed: Do the hard work, especially when you don't feel like it.
points disused -
1. Voluntarily doing things have a +ve impact-
Experiment done on mice- one mice was allowed to do voluntary exercise and other was forced to do whenever the first one did.
Result- the one who do voluntarily saw good psychological result and other saw -ve psychological results. Humans brains work the same way.
2. What you believe is how you feel-
Experiment done on people- one group was shown presentation of how stress is good for your health and other group was shown how stress is bad or you.
Result- They started to feel what they were told and believed in.
3. AMCC (we have two in either side) is a part of brain responsible for various activities. important ones are Tenacity, Willpower and Will to live.
If you do hard things (micro and major suck) it will increase in size and can be used in other activities (Calluses the mind - David Goggins)
I heard once that when your body screams to stop you are at 40% capacity. I just chant this in my head to push.
I was trying to write a book for the last 15 hours and am high on cocaine and heroin because it helps MY ADHD but im not making progress, and suddenly this pops up because im on my phone the entire time! Thank you 🙏
Add meth and chilli powder to the mix. Gives speedballs a whole new meaning
Just make sure you get your morning sunlight.
Can't tell if this is a serious or joke comment...
Don't forget to take some calcium every day too
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11:23 david goggins reference and callousing the mind
11:47 an engine you can devote to other things
Thank you for this! Attaching willpower and to an extent the will to live to a physical part of the brain is game changing. It takes the guess work out of finding out if willpower is something people are born with. It's good to know it's something that can grow when we do that activity that we dread. What's even better is that when we fail at said activity, it's not complete failure cause now you have a slightly bigger aMCC.
Super interesting to hear this. A few years ago I had pushed myself to start going to the gym. It was challenging and I didn't want to do it, but I went anyways. I got in shape and ended up slowly not going anymore. Now, 3 years later, I've started going at least 5 days a week over the last 8 months... and although I'm now in the best shape of my life, and push myself super hard when I go. The struggle to want to go isn't there anymore. I actually really look forward to it. And I notice my ability to discipline myself is no where close to where it was a few years ago.
So thank you for explaining this! It really clarified A LOT of what had created my self discipline back in the day. That same self discipline I had also gave me a much greater desire to live. So I guess this means its time to get after it again! haha
My thoughts exactly.
Another comment mentioned cold plunges. I am going tk test a sauna approach.
I guess we will have to monitor ourselves ana adapt. No doubt new research will be done.
If we set ourselves an alarm for stupid early every once in a while might be good at keeping us on point.
Good luck
@@michaelsmith9714 the micro sucks and macro sucks explanations that was given will definitely help!
I used to think of it as listening to the "I should" voice in my head. I got really good at just responding to myself when I noticed myself thinking "I should do this".
Now I think I give myself more excuses not too because physically and mentally I'm a lot better off than I was a few years ago.
But I'm definitely not continuing to push myself like I have before.
I've stopped learning new things, stopped creating new goals for myself, and a lot of my passion for life has slowly faded.
But even with all that said I'm no where near as depressed and angry as I was like 6 or 7 years ago.
Recently getting out of a relationship that had been holding back growth for me has put a lot of things into perspective.
Never sacrifice your happiness to try and make someone else happy.
In the end you both lose.
Could you clarify a little on what you mean that your discipline levels are jo where close to what they were? Do you mean that even if you workout consistently, it doesn't feel like disciplining you because you don't mind doing it? And therefore, it means that you don't feel as good at disciplining yourself doing other stuff?
@@gediminaskulakauskas8799 yeah that's right. I also mean I tend to procrastinate other things a lot more now too.
Awhile back I'd jump at things as soon as they popped into my head.
The GOAT of neuroscience is back!
I’m spending three of the past hours trying to write an essay. I’m already drunk after a couple of beers because it helps my ADHD but I’m not making much progress, and suddenly I get this pop up! Thank you 🙏
Write your damn essay!!
I second this@@vcollapse
just so you know, that alcohol is gonna give diminishing returns and you wont catch on to it till after. look up huberman on alcohol.
it fucks your brain up pretty bad.
alcohol doesn’t help anything lmao
Trust me bro i have ADHD and have used every drug under the sun. Thinking that alcohol or amphetamines are going to actually help you be productive is a very common cope, but it’s not true at all.
I have mad respect for the people who designed the set, the director and gaffer. Amazing cinematography, I will definitely create the same look.
Keep going good team work.
This year's gonna be mine imma start working on myself n be the greatest of my blood line
My AMCC as a mom of twin toddlers must be HUGE 😂
Im in recovery and we all say in meetings,, in order to stay clean, survive and thrive you have to do the things you don't want to do
Watching a video about discipline was a micro-suck, but getting through it and learning was pleasant!
The basis of this video exemplifies the basis of behavior where everything you do starts with an idea.
9:00 so you say if I live all my life doing hard stuff that I don't want to do I'll live longer to keep doing stuff that I don't want to do? Wow! That's exciting!
The paradox is real brother
Very interesting about Anorexia.
I have one kid who had a year of high danger from this condition and it makes me wonder about repurposing the brain function for her studies , her coordination exercises (not aerobic stuff so much) - getting her that sense of reward via things that will actually help her
Great idea! Worth running some experiments in different areas of interest for a more positive outcome for sure
Exercise, Intermittent Fasting and Cold Showers - Life changing and available to everyone - push yourself for one week and then you won’t want to stop you’ll have so much will power and momentum 💪
The bit about the AMCC not being involved if you simply enjoy something is interesting.
I essentially hate every run that I do and I feel truly miserable in the last few minutes. I guess this means my AMCC is really being activates?
I guess that’s the bit he’s saying. Keep going on your runs tho!💪
So in the beginning Andrew says that voluntary exercise has positive effects while forced exercise has negative ones. But when it comes to pushing that extra mile for the amcc activation isn't that somewhat linked to forcing urself in some way? I just felt curious about this like is there any way to avoid said negative effects when forcing urself to keep persevering in any activity?
this contradiction between the experiment with mice who are forced to exercise (negative physiological parameters), and forcing themselves on humans to exercise willpower as an amcc activation that brings benefits I understand it to mean that the key here is attitude - forcing oneself and sustaining action of one's own volition despite pain as a challenge has a positive effect, while forcing oneself with apathy without faith and will - without the desire to overcome, cutting oneself off - causes harm
Love the random jump cut to a tighter shot of Andrew drinking his AG1 drink hahaha
If you want to talk about psychooloogy, one thing is to think about this video itself. If the ideas of this video were presented plainly, "you get used to doing hard things when you do hard things," the message seems completely redundant. Seriously, who here didn't know that when you repeat something over and over again that you eventually become immune to the pain it might have originally caused you. Our minds naturally mold around whatever we do in order to get to the point of automation. What I think is the correct use of this inherently obvious logic is to go about your everyday life living as if no one had told you this already known truth in an aspirational tone. Push yourself towards the things you want to push yourself towards for the sake of your own want, and not the want to "have a healthy brain."
Holy Moly, the production value is insane!!
Dr Huberman is always a good listen. Very interesting
Productivity/discipline is half mental. And half chemical. E g on the chemical side, simply taking the right vitamins like some nootropics daily can increase your mood, along with the right caffeine rotations. Good mood = productivity = good chemicals.
And exercise of course increases good chemicals.
Then on the mental side we have mindset, knowledge, routines, that kind of stuff.
For example, couple weeks ago, I was feeling kind of off. Then I asked my friend what nootropics he was taking. Muchroom blend, Alpha GPC, Ginko (just get a nootropic blend),
Plus switched to a different coffee. I’ve found having the same coffee you build up a tolerence.
Workouts stayed the same. But mood and productivity went from 4 to 10.
Big mood.
This is so interesting! As well as useful, pertinent and actionable. Can't wait to watch the full episode.
So basically: to be disciplined, do tiny little shitty things back to back. So to be more disciplined, be desciplined hahahha.
This was mad fascinating regardless. Got me motivated to want to increase my AMI
Praying 5 times a day everyday, getting up before sunrise to pray the first one is true discipline. Anddd fasting a whole month every year. Allah is all knowing and he only asks things that benefit us in so many ways we are yet to find out..
Glad to at least see the advertisement put at the end of video instead of in the middle or beginning like some other youtubers do.
This is FASCINATING.
the thumbnail was about depression but there’s no mention of depression in this at all
By the way, Nick Bare just run a marathon under 2:40 🔝🔝 Such on point analogy made by Chris
I've heard that "one more" thing being called "Dislocated Expectations" by James Appleton on Ross Edgley's video where he was doing hill intervals getting his land legs back. In that case it was James throwing the last (extra) rep at Ross, after Ross thought he was done. There's clearly a difference between adding one rep yourself and having one thrown at you after you just emptied the tank on the "last" rep of your workout.
Self discipline is the highest form of self care.....✌🏽
Daily Cold Shower, Sitting still
Its such a shame this guest keep getting interrupted he didnt even get get finish his story, really frustrating as a viewer
Leg day and washing dishes: the only things that will get my AMCC to grow.
I almost slit my throat 7 years ago but didn't cause there was a song I hadn't finished writing, now my will to live is directly related to my music.. but I'm still a master procrastinator/super lazy even though I know exactly what I need to do ;(
Hello beautiful soul I don’t know you but I FEEL the same emotions and it’s ok to not be ok. What’s not ok is knowing what you could change and leaving it be, in this present you are reading this and should also know that this present moment doesn’t matter and trying to imagine yourself in the future 10 years from now how are you going to look if you keep the same path, you need to wake yourself up to push, I would watch Andrew’s video on “the perfect morning routine” and start your self journey from there. Write things down- literally everything, from the minutes in the morning to the night think of as much productive things you can do and write them all. Look at this list first thing every morning and get started and finish the first task you wrote, not worrying about the others until you’re done with the task on hand. The reality and truth most people need to be told is to TRULY value yourself, maybe not yourself now, or tomorrow, but YOURSELF in the timeline of your life. Stop telling yourself you’re going to do something the next day, sing joy into your life, and perhaps even produce a song about the journey of rock bottom to the top for those in your same position. I know we are not ok. Also there’s gonna be many times you don’t complete tasks because of laziness but don’t get discouraged and if this happens to keep yourself motivated try to atleast check off half of your list- it is more than anything you wouldn’t done sitting on your ass scrolling.
You asked for help so don’t play a victim and come up with more excuses to not improve yourself- the time is now, you’re growing up, and your parents are getting old. Take care of them and give them the same memories you cherished because they are just children too that faced these struggles without motivation or tips from online… you’ve heard this before but if you don’t do it for yourself do it for the ones that put themselves out there through time (the most valuable thing to a living being). Imagine your ideal self and its everyday lifestyle, does it seem hard to you? Then maybe you are not ready. Everyday you are voting for a future of pain or pleasure in time with the decisions you make so if you know the answer why aren’t you casting your votes?
Now, this is a gem.
So, he first said that forced exercise doesn't have as much positive effect, then says that AMCC gets bigger and helps with tenacity and cognitive functions if one exercise when he doesn't want to. He said that AMCC is a very tiny part of brain but what they say about regular agers losing their brain size and mass is related to AMCC. Which is it? Is forced exercise better? Is amcc big that causes brain mass reduction when aging?
Good questions.
I think the difference is made when YOU force yourself to overcome challenges (unlike those rats)... And succeed at it (or else, you burn out and feel helpless or even depressed).
you are forcing yourself to do the things you don't want to do with an end goal in the mind. that's the differenence.
It is when the force is imposed by others is when it has negative effects. Example: I was forced to do chores around the house. No reward other than a roof over my head and the food I chose to eat at dinner (I had anorexia). I would have done those chores happily if I had a choice in whether I did those specific ones or others on different days, instead of loosing my entire weekend to chores and school assignments because my parents thought it was appropriate for a child to handle bleach with bare hands (I almost passed out every time I cleaned the bathroom from the fumes).
I also chose whether I walked to school, or caught the bus. Having that choice meant I had autonomy over how worked out or tired I was going to be that day. I chose walking more often than not because it made me happy. Scrubbing the two toilets and every grout line did not make me happy, not because I was a spoilt brat who simply wanted to get out of a responsibility. I just wanted to switch chores sometimes, and get to have an equal discussion about the house upkeep. I would have picked mopping, vacuuming and cleaning the window tracks over getting covered in bleach any day.
@NoteGPT
Summary:
The video discusses the science behind building extreme discipline, highlighting the effects of exercise, stress, and mindset on health and performance. It emphasizes the importance of the anterior mid singulate cortex (AMCC) in generating tenacity and willpower. The speaker also mentions the significance of micro and macro sucks, tasks that challenge and push individuals outside their comfort zones, in building discipline.
Highlights:
Exercise, particularly voluntary exercise, leads to improvements in health metrics.
Mindset and belief play a significant role in the effects of stress on health.
The AMCC is a crucial brain structure involved in generating tenacity and willpower.
The AMCC’s size and activity increase with successful resistance to tempting behaviors.
Micro and macro sucks, challenging tasks that individuals don’t want to do, help build discipline.
Keywords:
stress, exercise, health metrics, mindset, belief, AMCC, tenacity, willpower, micro sucks, macro sucks, discipline.
I tend to reach a limit where I just say no and neglect it until it becomes a major problem or I have to do it
Procrastinating is a coping mechanism.
You've got to chip away at it bit by bit by being .... Disciplined
Also I've realized that a lot of the shit I was doing was not focused enough on my overall goals. So I just don't do much anymore because it wasn't necessary in the first place, life, culture, family, etc. was telling me to value those things. And of course I didn't/don't want to do them because they weren't serving ME. I was just holding a place for everyone else.
Status Quou is death
Also try writing more. I find that it helps make the next steps clearer
Based on this AMCC theory, it might be instructive to revisit Victor Frankel's book "Mans Search for Meaning" in regards to the belief in a purpose as it relates to the will to live. I am in particular referring to his anecdotal observations about selected labourers who survived the German Concentration Camps and those who didn't.
I have been chronically depressed for over 15years with an addictive and self destructive life style. I am having panic attacks when sober because of the realization that I have wasted my time. I am desperate but feel totally behind.
Hey just read your comment. If you need a friend whos willing to help you be stronger lmk
Impressed and inspired - think about it: now you have discovered the secret behind women living longer than men - most women have trained a lot to do the things they don't like to do, but they do those tasks anyway. I don't mean those that you secretly love to do or love to have done - but those that you do out of duty because nobody else does them or nobody else has the will-power enough to do. Looking forward to measurements of AMCC in both men and women! Stanford could challenge Harvard's longitudinal study, giving an explanation to men's and women's life-expectancy figures. If men would do more chores, they would live longer? I don't mean cold plunges and running until you vomit or sitting at your desk from 8 am to 2 am - I mean: picking up all the lego-pieces, again, wiping the bread crumbs, again, shifting the bedlinen, again, packing the lunch-boxes, again, cleaning the shower-cabin, again, repeating the same info for grandma, again, etc. Take deep breaths and do the chores, again, reasoning and managing your own feelings and those of the others... teaching them to handle tasks that are important, but not rewarding. Deep breaths, just do it - will-power, stamina, sisu.
I see it in both my parents. My mom is definitely gonna live longer than my dad at 68. She still has her muscles and able to squat, bend over and lift heavy groceries, laundry etc. My dad is 71 and started losing muscle significantly at 65. My mum has been a Hausfrau for 30+ years and do heavy chores while raising us. Doing those tasks everyday made her stronger in her senior years while my dad had a desk job most of his working life and only started gardening in his retirement
@@sarabennett6295 Kudos! Hope all the best for your parents and much use of the all the new knowledge that emerges all the time in addition to such common sense that has served people for generations.