The Unmistakable Creative Podcast Life of Purpose: Srini Pillay | The Power of the Unfocused Mind
Jul 6, 2024
Srini Pillay, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, discusses the benefits of an unfocused mind on creativity, decision-making, and productivity. He explores leveraging the unconscious mind for success and fulfillment in life and work.
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First Job
- Srini Pillay's first job was selling fireworks at a family store during Diwali.
- He was fascinated by the transaction process and the joy it brought customers.
Nurturing Children's Interests
- Explore children's interests to understand their underlying motivations.
- Encourage possibility thinking by asking "how can I make this possible?"
Navigating Uncertainty
- The brain dislikes uncertainty, causing mispredictions and resistance to change.
- Possibility thinking, reframing self-talk, and acceptance can help navigate uncertainty.