Millionaire University Developing Your Millionaire Mind (BMMM, Module 2) | Tara Williams
Jun 3, 2025
Explore how fear can hijack your brain and stifle your business success. Understand the amygdala's role in responding to perceived threats and why awareness is crucial. Discover the surprising origins of negative thoughts and learn tools for emotional regulation. Shift from survival mode to a mindset of creativity and courage. Embrace vulnerability and emotional expression as powerful strategies to develop resilience. Gain insights on overcoming trauma and mastering the millionaire mindset essential for thriving in both life and business.
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House Flipping Success Varies
- Tara Williams shared a story about teaching others to flip houses and seeing varied success despite equal access to information.
- Some people moved forward while others froze or avoided action, showing fear's powerful hold.
Amygdala Hijacks Decision-Making
- The amygdala triggers fight, flight, freeze, or fawn when it detects threats to survival.
- This shuts off the prefrontal cortex, impairing rational decision-making during stress.
Recognize Your Lizard Brain
- Reacting from the limbic and reptilian brain leads to impulsive, emotional responses that aren't true to self.
- Recognizing when you're in "lizard brain" helps avoid destructive behavior in business and relationships.
