The Science of Setting & Achieving Goals | Huberman Lab Podcast #55

In this episode, I discuss the science of setting, assessing, and pursuing goals. I explain the neural (brain) circuits that underlie goal setting and pursuit. Then I describe nine science-supported tools anyone can apply toward their goals. I explain when and how to use goal visualization, when to use multitasking and how to use specific rewards to improve the likelihood of reaching your goals. I also explain why envisioning failures and their consequences are effective and how to set goals of the appropriate level of challenge. I also explain how the molecule dopamine is used to gauge our progress toward milestones and long-term overarching goals and how to leverage dopamine for goal pursuit. Finally, I explain a unique tool called &bridging&that can be used to support all aspects of goal setting, assessment, and pursuit. This episode ought to be useful for anyone seeking to improve their performance in work, school, exercise, athletics, or personal development. #Neuroscience Thank you to our sponsors: Our Patreon page: Supplements from Thorne: Social: Links: Timestamps: 00:00:00 The Neuroscience of Goals 00:01:56 Tool 1: Learn Fast(er) by the 85% Rule 00:06:04 LMNT, Athletic Greens, ROKA 00:13:55 Brain Circuits for Setting & Pursuing Goals 00:21:52 Determining the Value of Goals 00:24:33 Psychology of Goal Setting: Assessing Value, Action Steps 00:30:29 Peripersonal Space vs. Extrapersonal Space 00:35:39 Visually Focusing on a Goal Line Improves Performance...