Episode · Huberman Lab · 2021-09-13
Books mentioned on ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
In this episode, I discuss ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): what it is, the common myths, and the biology and psychology of ADHD. I discuss both behavioral and pharmacologic treatments for ADHD, and brain-machine interface tools.
Andrew Huberman recommended Altered Traits by Daniel Goleman and others and Summary and Analysis: Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson's Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body by Brief Books, and discussed Deep Work by Cal Newport and A World Without Email by Cal Newport.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Altered Traits
Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body by Daniel Goleman and Richard J.
Recommended“What am I about to read you is from an excellent book that I recommend, if any of you are interested in neuroscience and things like meditation and default mode networks and things of that sort, the book is called, "Altered Traits." Science reveals how meditation changes your mind, brain and body and no, I'm not going to try and”
Where to get it
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Summary and Analysis: Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson's Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body
Summary and Analysis: Daniel Goleman and Richard J.
Recommended“What am I about to read you is from an excellent book that I recommend, if any of you are interested in neuroscience and things like meditation and default mode networks and things of that sort, the book is called, "Altered Traits." Science reveals how meditation changes your mind, brain and body and no, I'm not going to try and”
Where to get it
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Deep Work
Deep Work by Cal Newport is a practical guide on cultivating focused success and eliminating distractions in an increasingly noisy world.
Discussed“I'm a big fan of Cal Newport who wrote the book "Deep work." He's also written an excellent book, "A world without Email."”
Where to get it
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A World Without Email
A World Without Email by Cal Newport is a productivity and workplace management book that examines how constant digital communication damages deep focus and proposes structural alternatives to modern corporate culture.
Discussed“He's also written an excellent book, "A world without Email."”
Where to get it
