(Super)Power Management
summary
An engineer recounts how short daily practice rewires attention and reduces burnout by shifting control from the amygdala to the prefrontal cortex, cites neuroplasticity studies and Google training curricula, and demonstrates a 30 seconds of mindful breath exercise that reveals the monkey mind. Practical takeaways: train self-awareness to log and profile mental states, use self-regulation to interrupt reactive patterns, and follow resources like Search Inside Yourself and headspace.com for guided practice.
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chapters (15)
- 0:00Start
- 3:59Burnout
- 5:49Justification
- 6:55#2: The science!
- 8:29Today's threats
- 9:05Start of a journey
- 9:30Physical & Mental exercise
- 10:06Breathing Exercises
- 10:35The test
- 13:16Monkey Mind
- 13:29Taking over control
- 14:38Self-awareness
- 15:44Self-regulation
- 17:03Unlocking superpowers
- 18:16Kindness is the most important superpower
