Taming the Molecule of More, Michael E. Long
Taming the Molecule of More, Michael E. Long
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Taming the Molecule of More
A Step-by-Step Guide to Make Dopamine Work for You

Author: Michael E. Long, Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD

Narrator: Michael E. Long

Unabridged: 8 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/15/2025

Synopsis

Featured on The Next Big Idea Club’s April 2025 Must-Read BooksDopamine, “the molecule of more,” makes it easy to get stuck in a cycle of never being truly satisfied. It promises happiness, but 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 this guide with practical solutions to the problem. Based on the latest neuroscience, it will teach you to overcome the most troubling aspect of our biological programming. You’ll learn to:Stop being held captive to the lure of social media and gamingUse multitasking in ways that increase your productivity—not hamper itAvoid the pitfalls that plague dating life—or refresh interest in the romance you already haveStop compulsive shopping, online and otherwiseBreak the cycle of doomscrolling and crush your obsession with the newsGrow your creativity and call it up when you need it mostWhat 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 Michael E. Long

Trained as a physicist, Michael E. Long is an award-winning speechwriter, screenwriter, and playwright. As a playwright, more than 20 of his shows have been 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, Mr. Long has written for members of Congress, U.S. cabinet secretaries, governors, diplomats, business executives, and presidential candidates. A popular speaker and educator, Mr. Long has addressed audiences around the world, including in a keynote at Oxford University. He teaches writing at Georgetown University, where he is a former director of writing. Mr. Long pursued undergraduate studies at Murray State University and graduate studies at Vanderbilt University.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bharath on March 10, 2025

This book follows from ‘The Molecule of More’ which Michael Long co-authored with Daniel Z Lieberman. I liked that book, and this one is an excellent continuation of the material in that book. The earlier book discussed the fact that while there are many molecules in the brain, dopamine exerts a hug......more

Goodreads review by Maria on August 15, 2025

Nu mă pot decide dacă merită 3.5 stele sau 4 însă munca din spatele cărții, de apreciat totuși. Să faci research pe un asemenea subiect delicat care ne macină și ne bombardează zi de zi să vrem mai mult, să consumăm mai mult, yep, eat some humble pie. Prima ei carte mi-a plăcut mai mult însă și acea......more

Goodreads review by Kate on February 13, 2025

As someone who struggles with low dopamine, ADHD, and neurodivergence, Taming the Molecule of More felt like an absolute game changer. Michael E. Long breaks down the science of dopamine in a way that is not only accessible but incredibly actionable, offering real strategies to break free from the e......more

Goodreads review by Cynthia Holuta on May 02, 2025

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Goodreads review by Pooj on March 27, 2025

Taming the Molecule of More gives us an insight into how we can make dopamine work for us in our daily lives. I was enjoying this book for the first couple chapters as it was teaching things that made sense. There were a few moments in Part II that led me to look up the author, After learning that t......more

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