Research consistently shows that dopamine is essential not only for pleasure but for motivation and sustained effort. Low dopamine levels can explain why some communities struggle with long-term progress and why burnout in workplaces is so common.
If leaders want real productivity and growth, they need to focus on creating environments that naturally elevate dopamine through positive social interaction, achievable goals, and meaningful rewards.
Ideal dopamine levels can increase productivity and lead you to wealth and success. I agree with the fact that besides desire and ability, your mood can determine how productive you are that day. But ideal dopamine levels must be obtained in a healthy way. One cannot increase dopamine significantly without exercising good control. Low dopamine can cause depression. However, high dopamine levels can make you lose motivation in the future. For example, if giving yourself a reward by eating at a fancy restaurant is your dopamine every time you finish work, then one day you will no longer get dopamine from eating at a fancy restaurant. Therefore, it is important to keep dopamine within reasonable limits. Not high but not low either.