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The One You Feed
Srini Pillay
Aug 5, 2014
Srini Pillay, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Invited Faculty at Harvard Business School, discusses the power of possibility, managing unconscious fear, chunking issues, ignoring the mind's chatter, and focusing on what we can control to overcome fear and anxiety on 'The One You Feed' podcast.
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- Consciously cultivating positivity and embracing failure can improve overall effectiveness and personal growth.
- Understanding unconscious fear and utilizing techniques like mindfulness and reality checks can rewire the brain and enhance decision-making.
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The Power of Thoughts and Actions
Our thoughts and actions play a significant role in shaping our lives. While great thinkers have recognized the importance of positive thoughts, many of us tend to lean towards negativity. It is crucial to consciously and consistently make an effort to cultivate positivity and feed the 'good wolf' within us. This includes embracing the possibility of failure, accepting and learning from our limitations, and taking action before we know if it's okay. Additionally, our brains are wired to prioritize fear, both consciously and unconsciously. Understanding this can help us recognize and address unconscious fears that hinder our decision-making and hold us back. By utilizing techniques like mindfulness, chunking tasks, ignoring negative self-talk, and reality checks, we can rewire our brains, reduce unconscious fear, and improve our overall effectiveness.
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