Millionaire University Your Brain Is Sabotaging Your Business (Here’s How to Fix It) | Ryan Williamson
Jul 23, 2025
Ryan Williamson, a former Navy doctor and founder of Transcend Health, shares insights on optimizing cognitive performance for entrepreneurs. He explains the roles of the prefrontal cortex and amygdala in decision-making and stress management. Listeners learn how chronic stress can shrink the brain and discover morning habits that boost focus. Ryan also discusses the surprising cognitive benefits of creatine and the dangers of starting the day with emails, emphasizing the importance of rewiring the brain for better business outcomes.
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Brain's Role in Success
- The brain is the central processor that dictates entrepreneurial success through cognitive performance.
- Chronic stress shrinks the prefrontal cortex, decreasing executive decision-making and revenue potential.
Stress Reinforces Fear Pathways
- Chronic stress over-activates the amygdala, causing reactive fear-based behavior.
- Neurons that fire together wire together, reinforcing stress responses and weakening prefrontal cortex connections.
Morning Light, Not Screens
- Avoid checking your phone or emails first thing in the morning to prevent stress activation.
- Instead, get 10-15 minutes of natural light outdoors to activate your brain's master regulator, boosting alertness and mood.