There's a scientific reason some people are more motivated than others — but it's possible to change
• Motivation takes place in the part of the brain known as the nucleus accumbens, where neurotransmitters send chemical messages — such as dopamine — to the rest of your body.• Scientists found that "go-getters" have higher levels of dopamine in the reward and motivation portions of the brain.• If you …
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