TED Business 3 reasons to take risks like a teenager | Adriana Galván
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Apr 7, 2025 Adriana Galván, a neuroscientist specializing in adolescent brain development, shares insights into why embracing a teen mindset can enrich adult life. She reveals three key lessons from teenagers, such as their remarkable ability to take strategic risks and challenge the status quo. Adriana highlights the strengths of adolescents, like resilience and creativity, encouraging listeners to embrace uncertainty as a pathway to personal growth. With a mix of science and anecdotes, she inspires everyone to channel their inner teen for a bolder, more adventurous life.
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Teens Embrace Uncertainty
- Teenagers embrace life's uncertainties, unlike risk-averse adults.
- Their brains release more dopamine in new situations, motivating them to explore.
Challenging the Status Quo
- Teenagers challenge the status quo and readily reject established norms.
- Their brains prioritize what could be over what has been, fostering visionary thinking.
Strategic Risk-Taking
- Teenagers are strategic risk-takers, not reckless ones.
- Their brains effectively weigh pros and cons, focusing on potential rewards.