What happens to the anterior mid singulate cortex when people do things they don't want to do?

Question

Is there an individual capable of distinguishing the anterior mid singulate cortex in individuals who are unwilling to perform certain tasks though they do them?

Answer 1

Such profound words spoken by Goggins starting at 9:23. I am deeply moved by his words and this feels like a call to action to truly find ourselves. Our real authentic selves. This video is a nugget of gold.

Answer 2

This is legit helpful. For us with ADHD, that prefrontal doesn’t work so well. This could be a great tool to at least push us forward.

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I'm so glad you said this because my entire household of 5 except me have ADHD. Gonna show my wife this!

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HOLY SHIT ive just realized what you said. Of course this must literally be the core of ADHD. Changes the perspective 100% for me - to know that if i choose to continue despite the struggle there is a literal „muscle” in my brain that will grow and make it easier for me omg

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I’m 49 years old and I have ADHD. I have practiced twice a week for the past 27 years to try and meditate. It absolutely does not work for me the same as you. When I clear my mind, I fall asleep. I cannot exist in an “awake” state of mind without any thoughts. I have tried everything. I studied under a yogi in India and a Baba in Nepal for two months each. Neurodivergent people are all different and not every person fits in your box.

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Stop labelling yourselves. Nothing like ADHD. You are just distracted and need to practice mindfulness and focus

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You make a great poi... wait what were we talking about?

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helps adhd, as someone with adhd I can attest that I feel no negative effects from it when I’m constantly exercising. Even better if it’s a sport you really enjoy, even my memory improves. Find something super fun that keeps you fit and also go to the gym when you don’t want to, and you’ll feel like a million bucks honestly! I’m just a random internet comment but that’s my experience anyway

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​@@afroxyzzADHD people can have mindfulness and focus. You have absolutely no clue what you're on about.

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I was thinking like you say. I am almost 32 now. Thank god I had money through family and never suffered. But now at this age i realized i needed medication my whole life. right now i feel like my brain was unplugged all along and i see things clearer. it was like i had fog in my brain. i was living but not aware. you are right we need to focus but in order to focus you need meds. maybe in the future i might not need to continue taking them. because i will learn how to focus. but also maybe by going to doc and being uncomfortable there i grow anterior mid-cingulate cortex. just wanted to share my experience wish everybody the best. @@afroxyzz

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​@@cpeace3172this is incredibly relatable. if i read on my commute then sometimes it sends me straight to sleep

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guess you’re trying to help, but to say ADHD is just people being distracted is like saying autistic people are just flapping their arms around. So ignorant, and even harmful to others. ADHD’s a real thing, a thing you can see physical evidence for in the brain, and “being distracted” isn’t even part of the disorder. Go do your homework.

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bedoelt het natuurlijk goed en je wilt de mensen die je liefhebt helpen. Maar misschien dat je dit als enige in je huishouden niet begrijpt, dus een friendly reminder: ADHD is geen kwestie van willen. En beweren van wel zal voor de meeste ADHD’ers alleen maar leiden tot meer schuldgevoel over hun functioneren. Pas ermee op.

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I don't know why everyone talk so negative about ADHD.. if you can channel it correctly and practice to endure the unfun situations its a super power. I have been diagnosed with adhd at 18 but God blessed me with will to do my best and Will to survive. I am noe running my own business with 50 employees and working out everyday. I love adhd and im so thankful to God for bless me with this.extra Duracell batteries :)

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​How do you manage so many aleatory thoughts and remembrances of the past and negative thinking Everyday?​@@Evilpingu123

Answer 3

Goggins is sitting there like "brother you're just explaining to me something scientifically that I've known for years"

Answer 4

if you want to go deeper into the rabbit hole, 'Unveiling Your Hidden Potential' by Bruce Thornwood

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I'm going in!

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i searched but can't find the book on amazon

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Answer 5

Goggins actually getting misty eyed over this is awesome!

Answer 6

There is “no hack”.  Love it. Dave’s work has had a great influence on my teenager in building his discipline.

Answer 7

I needed to hear this bad ! I’m a business owner, I’ve been in business for 7 months and it’s been a great 7 months then I got to the first holiday I’ve had in ages with having money to have a holiday, spending everyday with my wife and son who I just want to be with every single day and hour, my holiday is coming to an end in a few days and im dreading the return to work because I know how hard I have to work in order to make my business successful. But hearing this came at the best time !

Answer 8

This conversation changes everything! I only have one question though in my experience every time I beat resistance it turns to peace then joy. Say I think ugh I don’t want to do dishes or I have lots of laundry housework and work deadlines. As soon as I’m doing it the resistance stops and I feel glad I’m doing it. That’s with everything.

Answer 9

Love this discussion. “It’s the suck.” “Most ppl are missing something because they don’t know who they are.” Real truths. I’m editing my first online course right now and I absolutely hate the task, but now I see how it’s good for me. Keep pushing.

Answer 10

Good to hear this.  For years I believed that, most of the time, we know what we need to do, but we don't like or want to do that one thing, so we spend a lot of time and money looking for the work-around or "hack".  Thanks for the dose of reality.

Answer 11

Rewatching this clip after completing whole podcast.
It was a awesome episode.
Thank you Dr huberman.
Thank you Mr. Goggins.

God bless you.❤

Answer 12

No lie, my discipline was next level thanks to by grandma and the hell she put me through and all the bullies at school. Telling me to off myself and stuff was hardening. I got a little weak after she passed and i grew up and wanted to relax. Thanks for the reminder.

Answer 13

Honestly, with the evidence backed up right there with Goggins and his life story. This literally one of the best pieces of information anyone can ever receive. Top class, gentlemen

Answer 14

I would highly recommend to read The 21 former doctor secrets if you didnt yet

Comments

I just bought it, looks amazing

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its dr. rachel morgan

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’s by Rachel Morgan and it’s available on Amazon

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What’s it about?

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She shared lies behind Industry when she left her career. Also a lot of advices you usually dont hear about on internet

Answer 15

Haven’t finished the full episode yet but did listen to this portion and so far it’s the best part. As someone who went through a bad case of shingles then cancer what he saying is understood completely. When you have those things you can’t do what you’re told partially or one day not the other. You do exactly what you’re supposed to or advised to get past these diseases and then what you’re advised to never have to go through them again. Your choices are either A) do what’s needed to be healthy - diet, exercise, lifestyle or B) go through this again in the future. As he said there’s no motivation, self discipline, etc. it’s just donut or don’t. Fail or not.

Answer 16

I'm on my journey to grow that part of my ! Whose with me? Let's get it! Thank you Huberman & Goggins!

Answer 17

An important distinction to add is that you have to DO something that you don’t want to do, NOT have something DONE to you that you don’t want. In a weird way, it’s like how actively choosing to engage in something you fear, etc. will help you to grow whereas those things that just happen to you could cause trauma.

Answer 18

Love this talk. One thing not spoken about here is the impact of fear of failure and how a fear of failure was "built not born" in you, me and David Goggins. Fear of Failure is different than suffering.

Answer 19

When I was a teenager I had an eating disorder. I’m certainly not endorsing an eating disorder, but it’s fascinating because my will to resist eating for days on end no doubt activated my anterior mid singular cortex. This experience has in part helped to shape and form the self-discipline I developed to achieve things in life. As I grow older and seek to control other things in my life as an adult, the first thing I do is control my food intake - this will jump start my overall self control. I’m sure there’s a study or paper that digs into behaviors like this, but as a human living with this experience, it becomes a philosophical pursuit: like anything in life, we all have these drives, and they can be used to help us or harm us, or it can be balanced with time and maturity. Seriously Interesting

Comments

I have had the exact same experience

Answer 20

This is a must watch and the two of these guys reiterated that you must challenge yourself   And find your strength in the “suck”.  Thank you @David Goggins and @Andrew Huberman