Modern Wisdom #788 - Mo Gawdat - How To Save Your Brain From The Dangers Of Stress & Anxiety
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May 25, 2024 
In this insightful conversation, Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google and author, dives deep into the pervasive nature of stress in modern life. He shares why many feel 'comfortably numb' and offers strategies to identify and manage stressors effectively. Gawdat emphasizes the importance of gratitude and emotional expression for well-being, challenging the notion that stress is vital for productivity. He also introduces the concept of becoming 'unstressable,' advocating for a balanced approach to mental fitness.
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Stress and the Modern World
- Modern society views stress as an acceptable cost of success.
- Stress is not solely due to external pressures, but our ability to handle them.
The 90-Second Stress Rule
- Prolonged stress is self-perpetuated, not externally imposed.
- Continuously triggering the stress response maintains a stressed state.
Overcoming Stress Scripts
- Challenge fixed mindsets around stress and its role in success.
- Recognize that stress responses often stem from past experiences, not present reality.
