Master of Change: Brad Stulberg On Rugged Flexibility & The Neuroscience Of Expectations
The Rich Roll Podcast
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Can't be mad and looking for solution at the same time
The seeking and rage pathways in our brain play a crucial role in how we deal with change. The rage pathway activates when we're angry or panicked, while the seeking pathway lights up when we take action to improve our situation. Neuroscientist YAC Ponskiep has studied these pathways and found that they cannot be activated simultaneously. This explains why we can't be extremely angry and problem-solving at the same time. Understanding these pathways helps us better navigate change.
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