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

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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?

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it took me 35 years to begin going to bed in a caloric deficit but guess what I finally learned and am getting to a normal body fat

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I literally started this video depressed on my couch and took the advice. It’s not even over yet and I’m up running around feeling like a million bucks.

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Hearing Goggins and Huberman break down willpower like this—motivation overload! Makes me want to go out and face some stuff I’ve been avoiding

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This interesting in Islam there is a saying  "heaven or paradise is surrounded with things you don't want to do while hell is surrounded with everything you want to do".

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damn thats a bar

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Apne man ko apne vash me karo Parth

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speaking of the Bible in his response.

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Let’s not war in the comments and instead come together under God our creator to glorify Him. These nasty posts aren’t a show a faith. They are the opposite.

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I think you mean the dajjal's hell and heaven, aren't you...

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Goggins is probably the only man that truly understands what it feels like to feel stuck and directionless in life.

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A few yrs ago I reflected on my life about when my willpower was the strongest and realized it’s when I was in the best shape of my life while tree planting. Ppl were surprised that I did it for 4 yrs and I always replied that I was just really good at forcing myself to do things I hated. I equated my willpower with being in great physical shape and now this interview has given me further insight. Very interesting stuff guys!

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This will be a new year for so many people thank you guys !

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This is my favourite bit of information ever.
I've always tried to take the hard path, and just get stuff done that i don't want to do. As a kid, i would say to myself, just do x or y, its only 30 seconds and then you can chill. This would be something simple like, take the stairs instead of the elevator , or wash the pots and pans before eating, etc, that sort of thing. Nothing like Goggins, but it still allowed me to create discipline. Looking at me now, this discipline that is instilled within me, from a child, which is obviously now related to the anterior midcingulate cortex, has made me into such a good hard working adult who doesn't mind taking the hard road for anything, because i know the benefits that come from doing things you don't want to do, eg, keeping the home clean, exercising regularly, working hard, eating healthy. Its great to be able to attribute this towards a physical change in the brain, rather than just put it down to will power.

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Goggins is the embodiment of ‘Just Do It’. Someone asked me the other day if I thought the American dream was still alive… my answer was simple. As long as I’m alive, I’m going to live as though it is. Just do it anyway.

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Thanks so much for this podcast!
The only thing I wonder is about when and how much to do hard things. Doing and overcoming "something" hard every day should be a constant, of course.
I've had many teachers who were (almost) as intense as David and somehow I was always quick to adopt everything. So much so I feel bad if I do anything which feels good, mentally or physically. That made me run myself into the ground regularly to the point of being worse at many things in life, including my job and including social connections since those are things I like, so i spent all my resources on voluntary suffering, avoiding social life because it feels good and having little cognitive resources left for work. To this day I couldn't really get rid of this habit and while I might constantly train my "will power", challenging and growing myself physically and intellectually, I feel like I've trained myself to avoid anything that should make life worth living.

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It's only bad if the thing you like doesn't benefit you in a healthy way. Like junk food, TV, or being lazy. Socializing (albeit depending on the length and conversation/setting) isn't inherently bad for you.

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I totally agree, I am really questioning this and I would be curious to have their opinion on this.

It reminds me of the Longest Happiness Study which revealed that Finding Fulfillment is about having good relationship. I do feel like it can't be a "one solution fits whole" as Goggins seems to showcase. Yes, having strong willpower is important, but if you're a narcissic asswhole, who's only objective is to accomplish things, being performant, etc, then I don't really see the point.

I do feel like there are people flourishing out there without building their willpower everyday, and I feel like building willpower could be link to purpose or a sens of belongigness in this world. If you have found your purpose and a sens of belongigness then I feel like you are fine, but if you don't, doing all of this will create a sens of purpose in itself.

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Goggins is very hard on himself, almost like abuse is all he knows so now it’s self-abuse. My life is hard by default having a child with health problems and being a single mom. Trust me, everyday is hard for me right now and there’s a price to pay. If you have the ability to kick back and enjoy life, do it. Because you never know when “hard” is going to enter your life permanently.

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Wow I can barely handle myself with a little petty chronic forever-disease. You're a hero. Honestly.

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This comment is so Cap

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It’s counterintuitive, but I’m happiest in my life when I’m consistently doing things that I don’t want to do. Lately I’ve gravitated towards the familiarity of comfort and I’ve been miserable, in spite of making more money than I ever have, and being able to afford some of the things I always wanted. I think back when I was a broke college student working out over 1 hr a day and actively doing things I hate (reading fiction books, waking up early, etc) I felt untouchable and a profound sense of self accomplishment. Back to the grind.

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Goggins is such an inspiration!

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Can't help but notice how perfectly this conversation adds to Jordan Peterson's message "that meaningful life is made by adopting responsibility."

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Amazing to see the complete feeling of validation on David’s face. Sometimes when people get called crazy they are just ahead of their time. David is a legend in his own right!

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This is Pure gold, thanks Dr. Huberman.

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Anyone else here obsessed with Hidden Time Wealth? Its like discovering a secret formula for beating procrastination!

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You gotta fight that will power of yours everyday. It’s one day at a time . There is no life hackss

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Love this video!! Thank you so much!! Especially with the English subtitles!!❤❤

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The combination of David Goggins and Dr. Andrew Huberman discussing willpower is a powerhouse of motivation and insights. A must-watch for anyone looking to tap into their full potential and cultivate resilience.

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Days before i saw this, i came to this realization myself , of course by gathering knowledge through books, podcasts.
I understood what practicing skills is really about , same things applies for emotions, but i lack focus , and will power , so i thought if i need to build will power , i need to things that are beneficial and hard
If i need focus , single pointed meditation was the best to build focus for all other things.

That is really helping me achieving my goals, both focus and will power have increased through .
Whatever u wanna increase , just do that thing , it flourishes with time

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hey man i struggle with meditation how did you do it