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Oct 15
334. You Don’t Need to Calm Down. Your Brain Needs a Different Job.
If you’re an overthinker, you’ve probably been told to calm down, think more positively, or learn to meditate. I don’t think that’s what’s missing. Your brain is a workhorse. It wants to work, and if you don’t give it something to do, it’s going to go find problems. And it will a ... Show More
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Oct 8
333. Why You Can't Control Your Emotions (and How to Be Their Boss Instead)
A few weeks ago I got a no. I applied for something I really wanted, something that would have been a big deal for me and my business, and I didn't get picked. I'm not going to tell you what it was because it doesn't matter. What matters is what happened in the 4 seconds after I ... Show More
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332. Why Fall Feels So Hard (and How to Let Bittersweet Through)
Bittersweet is the feeling of saying hello and goodbye at the same time, and if you're resisting it, you're in a lot more pain than you need to be.In this episode I talk about the seasonal change we're in right now, both the one happening outside your window and the one happening ... Show More
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