A part of what we experience as passion is rooted in our genetic code and amplified by our neurochemistry. Some of us may be born with a persistent disposition, yet all of us can get hooked on the repetition of meaningful activities, whether this means seeing progress in training for a marathon, learning to play guitar, building a company, accelerating in one’s career, or falling deeper into a romantic relationship. When we experience an intense urge to pursue something or someone, dopamine is flooding our brain, causing us to feel good in the moment and making us want to come back for more in
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