#314: Resisting something? You should probably do it
The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley
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Show Notes
Ben explores the idea that resistance is often a sign you should lean in rather than avoid.
He explains how the brain's threat response drives avoidance and how social threats can feel as real as physical ones.
Using a personal story about working with a difficult colleague, Ben shows how pushing through discomfort can build capability, even if the outcome isn't perfect.
He also discusses research on the anterior mid-cingulate cortex and how doing hard things strengthens your ability to do more hard things in the future.
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