: Its colors deepen and its body grows stronger almost instantly.
Robertson argues that humans experience a similar "success flywheel". Whether it is a small victory at work or a major career achievement, winning triggers a surge of dopamine that reinforces confidence and risk-taking. The Winner Effect: The Neuroscience of Success ...
Following this win, an extraordinary biological shift occurs: : Its colors deepen and its body grows
In the waters of Lake Tanganyika, a subordinate male cichlid is typically pale, timid, and spends its time hiding to avoid conflict. However, if the dominant male in its territory disappears, this timid fish swims forward and wins a brief fight for dominance. boosting testosterone and dopamine levels
: Its brain physically changes, boosting testosterone and dopamine levels, which sharpens focus and increases the likelihood of winning the next fight. Parallel in Humans