Taming the Molecule of More: A Step-by-Step Guide to Make Dopamine Work for You

by Michael E. Long

Overview

Dopamine, “the molecule of more,” is the chemical in our brains that drives us to seek out newer and better things—the latest gadget, the coolest job, the perfect partner.

But for many of us, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of never being truly satisfied. Because dopamine can only promise happiness. It 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 a practical solution to the problem. This thoroughly researched and encouraging guide is based on the latest neuroscience. It can teach you to overcome the most troubling aspect of our biological programming.

You’ll learn to tame your brain to:

• Stop being held captive to the lure of social media
• Reject an unhealthy obsession with work
• Avoid the pitfalls that plague the dating life—and refresh interest in the romance you already have
• Stop compulsive shopping, online and otherwise
• Step back from social media—and break the cycle of doomscrolling
• Grow your creativity and call it up when you need it most

What 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637746097
Publisher:	BenBella Books, Inc.
Publication date:	04/15/2025
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Trained as a physicist, Michael E. Long is coauthor of the international bestseller The Molecule of More, which has been translated into more than 20 languages. As a playwright, he’s had more than two dozen of his shows 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, US cabinet secretaries, presidential candidates, and Fortune 10 CEOs. A popular keynote speaker, Mr. Long has addressed audiences around the world, including 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.