Where Are You Getting Your Dopamine From?

Mark brings up Dopamine Jim cites a book he just read relating to neuro diverse people and how their brains work differently.  The dyslexic mind processes 4 or 5 times faster than a normal brain. This is good and bad Drugs sex and gambling are some bad sources The connection between dopamine and addiction Our cell phones are dopamine crazy Mark cites a 60 minutes experiment with Anderson Cooper about exactly this Jim brings up workaholics and dopamine Mark brings up his older brother as ADHD when it wasn't yet diagnosed Both guys have doubts about the need for all these drugs Mark tells about his "runners high" experience in Chicago in his 20's and marathoners Jim shares his 20 year career of dopamine hits from rugby Both guys are of the opinion that dopamine can be had through only natural sources Mark talks about his meditation practice Jim asks about the negative sources of dopamine The guys talk about fighting when they were younger Mark tells his fight story with his son present (8 years old) Jim shares some of his experiences being in full control during sex, sports and fighting.  Full control Primal urges and survival Jim brings up concussions and some studies he's familiar with.  Jim's conclusions and how Mark and Jim met Both guys talk about pro sports and retirement Mark brings up his fighter pilot brother and retirement.  Then they talk about veterans Sports coaching and the differences between sports and business Jim says that's why sports are played in seasons…not sustainability Mark brings up middle aged men and replacing old habits Jim says he's struggling with the middle aged transition Mark brings up his dad and aging adjustments Jim brings up alcohol and the first 1 or 2 drinks Mark shares his alcohol stories Jim uses the phrase "lubricant for the mind" Good conversations can hit you up with dopamine.  Meeting new people Mark talks about presenting an offer to a candidate as a real high