Reverse Engineering Testosterone
Higher testosterone levels often result in increased risk taking behaviors. Especially in men. But on the flip side, perhaps consciously taking risks first will also increase testosterone levels. That doesn’t necessarily mean playing chicken with oncoming traffic. It can be something simple like asking a girl for her phone number or squatting a heavy weight. “Risks” that are highly unlikely to result in any sort of permanent harm. But that still make a person a little bit nervous and result in internal resistance. After these sorts of things are attempted, regardless of success or failure, I personally feel a little bit of a high just from having overcome any hesitation or fear. Only my opinion, but I think taking an occasional risk can be good for our hormone levels. Diet, exposure to toxins, and many other factors obviously play a role, but don’t forget that mindset affects our physiology as well. What do you think about this proposition?