The Biology of Desire
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1 episodeHow to Tame Your Demons: Healthy Passion vs. Obsessive Drive
The host cites Mark Lueck's book to explain that for most humans wanting exceeds liking—the anticipation and chase produce more drive than the reward itself. The speaker draws a direct parallel between Lueck's description of this cycle in addiction and the relentless pursuit of excellence in sport, business, or the arts, where people keep chasing the high of achievement.
Also on excellence, actually
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