The subjective reward should be focused on the hardest parts of a process, reinforcing positive behavior during tough conversations or challenges, while the process of learning and adapting involves creating neural pathways that become more efficient over time, allowing you to handle challenges with ease.

The understanding that the process matters more than the outcome will be your greatest source of strength in the face of adversity.

To sustain motivation, it's beneficial to occasionally blunt the reward response for intermediate goals, preventing dopamine crashes and maintaining a healthy pursuit of long-term objectives.

The work doesn't care about your feelings; it rewards those who put in the effort consistently, regardless of how they feel.

Recognizing that effort leads to positive feelings can help reframe hard tasks as opportunities rather than obligations.

The process of self-rewarding for small milestones can provide the energy and focus needed to pursue larger goals, creating a cycle of motivation and achievement.

Intermittent reinforcement, such as varying the schedule of rewards, can effectively maintain motivation and prevent burnout in the pursuit of goals.

High achievers attach dopamine to the effort process rather than just the results, which helps maintain motivation and a growth mindset.

Give your all to your goals, not just to win, but out of respect for the process and the joy of building something meaningful.