excellence, actually How "Narrative Values" Can Change Your Psychology & Biology
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Aug 28, 2025 Discover how the stories we tell ourselves can shape our lives and influence decisions. Learn about 'narrative values' and their profound impact on resilience and identity. Delve into the neuroscience behind stress and mental well-being, and explore practical methods to align actions with core values. The journey of becoming a 'runner' highlights the importance of consistent action and purpose. Plus, uncover exercises that help prioritize personal values in today's chaotic world.
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Pick One Word To Frame Your Year
- Narrative values are single words that shape how you engage with life and give it thematic coherence.
- Brad Stulberg recommends picking one word to focus your behavior and decisions for months.
Jimi Hendrix As Intensity Personified
- Brad Stulberg uses Jimi Hendrix as an example of a life organized around the narrative value "intensity."
- Hendrix's intensity fueled his art and contributed to his downfall, illustrating value trade-offs.
The Brain Is A Prediction Machine
- The brain predicts outcomes and frames experience based on expectations, not just raw input.
- Steve Magness explains that reframing stress changes both psychology and biology toward approach motivation.
