SUNDAY NIGHT SLIDES
Are you a logical decision maker?
Decisions are all the actions we take, consciously or not, guided by our emotions, to primarily avoid painful negative feelings (guilt, shame, fear, regret) but to also increase satisfying positive feelings (pride, happiness, gratitude, hope).
On average, we have somewhere between 20,000 and 50,000 thoughts per day. And depending on the complexity and intensity of those thoughts, can account for ~20% of our body's energy use.
During my time qualifying in Applied Neuromarketing (digital consumer behaviour), analysing MRI scans of the brain that measure changes in blood flow, it was fascinating to see how choices aren't primarily decided by logic.
It's mainly because we spend so much time reasoning with ourselves in an analytical manner (thoughts), which happens in a part of the brain that's subconsciously fed by a different system that's in charge of emotional responses, senses and memory (behaviour).
A sort of self-deception.
So it's important to remember that it's the decisions we make that are the value choices honestly reflecting each one of us as individuals. What we stand for, what we believe in, who we are.
It's easy to talk a convincingly good game but it's how well we play, under the discerning lights of morality, that matters most.
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RECOMMENDED LISTENING
🎙️ Not Overthinking by Abdaal Brothers — open.spotify.com
One's a Doctor and one's a Data Scientist – both are equally as curious of the other with plenty of life experience to impart upon listeners. Talking about things to help us think, do and be better – plenty of charisma makes this series an enjoyable listen.
🎧 Human Contact by Howl & The Hum — open.spotify.com
A relatable ode to all the flaws that make us human. The York-born four piece's debut release has received plenty applause this week and deservedly so. Hints of a young Brandon Flowers (The Killers) in frontman Sam Griffith's emotive thematic vocals.
WORTH WATCHING
There's something magical about the Emerald Isle, God's Country, Ireland. And you won't find better, more encapsulating footage (mostly drone shots in 4K) than this by American videographer Devin Graham. What's poignant about this short film is the narration of the famous poem The Road Not Taken throughout. It allows the reader to think about choices in life, whether to go with the mainstream or go it alone. If life is a journey, this poem highlights those times when a decision has to be made.
FINAL THOUGHTS 💭
In memory of Josh Taylor ❤️