Why the Brain is a bit of a motherf*%cker

The Jump with Dawn Mari

Dawn discusses the role of the brain in our lives and how it is not designed to make us happy, but rather to keep us safe. Neuroscience and the subconscious mind are explored as a key factor in understanding our behaviors and motivations.

The importance of overriding comfort and taking action is emphasized, as well as the feeling of being stuck and how to overcome it. The concept of rewiring the brain is introduced as a way to achieve growth and success.

The episode concludes with a call to embrace discomfort and take control of our decisions.

Takeaways

The brain is not designed to make us happy but to keep us safe.

Understanding the subconscious mind can provide insights into our behaviors.

Overriding comfort is necessary for growth and success.

Feeling stuck is a common experience, but it can be overcome.

Rewiring the brain through new neural pathways is possible.

Embracing discomfort is essential for personal and professional development.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Brain Design

01:22 The Subconscious Mind

03:14 Feeling Stuck

05:01 Unwiring the Brain

07:12 Getting Uncomfortable

08:08 Stuck in the Hamster Wheel

09:03 Rewiring for Growth

10:18 Embracing Discomfort

11:03 Understanding Your Brain

Links

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DM