It’s killing you slowly, without you even noticing.
Luckily, Andrew Huberman has analyzed almost everything about addiction.
Here’s all you need to know (& how to get rid of your addictions) 🧵:
The story begins with dopamine.
Dopamine is the brain’s “reward” chemical, triggering feelings of pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation.
When something gives us pleasure, dopamine spikes.
Addiction is driven by this very system:
• C*caine (causes huge dopamine spikes)
• M*thamphetamine (similarly triggers massive dopamine release)
• Behavioral addictions (like s*x, g*mbling, or video games) all use this same pathway.
Tony Robbins grew up with no money in an abusive household with addicted parents…
But he managed to build a $600 million empire.
According to him, these are the steps you need to follow to turn your life around.
You better pay attention: 🧵
Let’s start with the most important lesson, according to Tony:
“Decide to live in a beautiful state, no matter what is happening.”
Snap out of the situations that make you feel:
- Sad
- Angry
- Bored
Don't let yourself drift away, it's worthless...
2. Posture and Testosterone
If you implement the "system" he talks about, you will:
1. Increase your Testosterone by 20% 2. Drop your Cortisol by 18%. (the stress hormone) 3. Increase the chance to take a more risky decision by 33% (characteristics of leaders)