The AC Method

#16: Escaping the Dopamine Trap and Finding Lasting Fulfillment

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In this podcast episode, we explore the concept of dopamine and our constant craving for instant happiness. We discuss how our addiction to social media and quick fixes can hinder our ability to find true joy. The host shares personal experiences and offers insights on training and guiding employees to find pride and joy in their work. By focusing on long-lasting fulfillment rather than fleeting dopamine hits, we can create a more efficient and successful business environment. Tune in to discover strategies for fostering a sense of joy and accomplishment in your professional life.

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Highlights:

  1. The negative impact of our addiction to social media and quick dopamine hits is discussed.
  2. Personal experiences are shared, emphasizing the importance of finding joy and pride in our work.
  3. Strategies for training and guiding employees to achieve fulfillment and success are provided.
  4. The distinction between happiness and long-lasting joy is explained, highlighting the need for lasting fulfillment.
  5. The episode concludes with insights on creating a more efficient and successful business environment.
  6. Listeners are invited to tune in for practical strategies on finding joy and accomplishment in their professional lives.


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    Timestamps:

    • Dopamine and the cosmos. 0:09
    • The bermuda triangle of all the stuff converged on this week.
    • Dopamine and happiness.
    • The worst thing we can do is put you in a prison. 1:35
    • Locking yourself in a tiny prison.
    • Why 90% of the world is on their phones.
    • How I got my start in the fitness world. 3:20
    • 20 years ago, social media and smartphones didn't exist.
    • The importance of leg day.
    • Joy vs. happiness. 5:16
    • Happiness vs joy, joy vs happiness.
    • Aaron talks about an employee he has.
    • How to get out of your own way. 7:15
    • Confidence and confidence in sales lost.
    • The ultimate narcotic, the dopamine drop.
    • When you first get your puppy, train them. 9:11
    • The first 90 days of training a new employee.
    • The importance of asking the right questions.
    • Moto’s mentor. 10:52
    • The power of asking questions.
    • The importance of being able to think for yourself.
    • You will always remember when you’re wrong. 12:15
    • You will always remember what you were wrong.
    • Letting them screw up.
    • Learning the hard way is the best way to teach motivation. 13:29
    • The first 90 days are paramount to making a good employee.
    • Dopamine fix.


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