Neuroscience of optimism and pessimism and has found its rooted deeply in our desire either to pursue pleasure (the nucleus accumbens) or avoid pain (the amygdala) and their “dialog” with the prefrontal cortex. Dr. Fox uses the analogy of an accelerator. In a more pessimistic person, the amygdala is more active, and thus accelerated to avoid pain. In a more optimistic person, the nucleus accumbens is more active, and accelerated to seek pleasure.

Optimism is also largely dependent on persistence and adaptability. Which are both leadership qualities that I’ve found can be learned. Please read this paragraph again.
Optimists tend to be more successful professionally, less likely to experience depression and other illnesses, and even live longer! Yes, you’ll still experience disappointments in life. But they’ll be easier to navigate, and you’ll bounce back quickly.

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Neuroscience of optimism and pessimism and has found its rooted deeply in our desire either to pursue pleasure (the nucleus accumbens) or avoid pain (the amygdala) and their “dialog” with the prefrontal cortex. Dr. Fox uses the analogy of an accelerator. In a more pessimistic person, the amygdala is more active, and thus accelerated to avoid pain. In a more optimistic person, the nucleus accumbens is more active, and accelerated to seek pleasure.

Optimism is also largely dependent on persistence and adaptability. Which are both leadership qualities that I’ve found can be learned. Please read this paragraph again.
Optimists tend to be more successful professionally, less likely to experience depression and other illnesses, and even live longer! Yes, you’ll still experience disappointments in life. But they’ll be easier to navigate, and you’ll bounce back quickly.

🆔@neurocognitionandlearning

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