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About the Book
Dopamine, “the molecule of more,” is the chemical in our brains that drives us to seek out newer and better things—the latest gadget, the coolest job, the perfect partner.
But for many of us, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of never being truly satisfied... because dopamine can only promise happiness. It can never deliver. That part is up to us.
A more fulfilling life begins with training your brain to overcome the dopamine chase—and it’s easier than you think.
From Michael E. Long, coauthor of the life-changing book The Molecule of More, comes a practical solution to the problem. This thoroughly researched and encouraging guide is based on the latest neuroscience—and it's written by someone who's been there. The good news: You really can overcome the most troubling aspects of our biological programming.
You’ll learn to tame your brain to:
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Stop being held captive to the lure of social media
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Avoid the pitfalls that plague the dating life—and refresh interest in the romance you already have
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Stop compulsive shopping, online and otherwise
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Break the cycle of doomscrolling
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Reject an unhealthy obsession with work
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Grow your creativity and call it up when you need it most
What if we could harness our struggles and our triumphs toward satisfaction for a lifetime? Taming the Molecule of More delivers a method to begin a more fulfilling life right now.
About the Author
Trained as a physicist, Michael E. Long is the author of Taming the Molecule of More and co-author of the international bestseller The Molecule of More, which has been translated into 22 languages and has sold over half a million copies worldwide. He is also the co-author or ghostwriter of seven other books.
But Mike has written a lot of things.
As a playwright, he’s had more than two dozen of his shows produced, most on New York stages. As a screenwriter, his honors include finalist for the grand prize in screenwriting at the Slamdance Film Festival. As a speechwriter, he has written for members of Congress, US cabinet secretaries, presidential candidates, and Fortune 10 CEOs. A popular keynote speaker, Mike has addressed audiences around the world, including at Oxford University. (He'll speak to your group, too. Click the button below.)
He teaches writing at Georgetown University, where he is a former director of writing.
Mike pursued undergraduate studies at Murray State University and graduate studies at Vanderbilt University.
Praise for Taming the Molecule of More
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