How to Set & Achieve Goals | Huberman Lab Essentials

In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman discusses the neuroscience of goal setting and achievement. He explains the neural circuits involved, including the amygdala, basal ganglia, and cortex, and how they relate to anxiety, action initiation, planning, and emotionality. Huberman emphasizes the importance of dopamine in assessing value and driving motivation. He provides actionable tools, such as focusing visual attention on a single point to enhance goal pursuit and foreshadowing failure to maintain motivation. Additionally, he introduces the concept of "space-time bridging," a visual technique to align cognition with long-term goals by shifting focus between peripersonal and extra personal space. The episode integrates scientific research with practical strategies to help listeners effectively set and achieve their goals.