#Note/Permanent #Neuroscience/Dopamine #Psychology/Motivation #GrowthMindset Adopting a rewarding effort mindset involves appreciating the intrinsic value of effort, which can activate the prefrontal component of the mesolimbic circuit, leading to dopamine release. This approach aligns with the concept of a growth mindset and emphasizes the enjoyment of effortful tasks, transforming them into sources of pleasure and motivation. By consciously framing challenging tasks as chosen and enjoyable, individuals can increase their baseline dopamine levels, enhancing focus, energy, and resilience. This mindset yields multiple benefits: it boosts efficiency, prevents burnout, promotes adaptability, and fosters a self-reliant attitude by reducing dependence on [[Understanding Intrinsic and Extrinsic Rewards in Motivation|external validation]]. >[!quote] [Andrew Huberman Podcast](https://youtu.be/QmOF0crdyRU?t=6327) >So how do you do this? You do this in those moments of the most intense friction. You tell yourself this is very painful, and because it's painful, it will evoke an increase in dopamine release later, meaning it will increase my baseline in dopamine, but you also have to tell yourself that in that moment you are doing it by choice and you're doing it because you love it. Embracing a growth mindset, as proposed by [Carol Dweck](https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve), encourages valuing effort over outcomes, thereby sustaining intrinsic motivation and pleasure in the process of growth and learning.