About this episode

This episode discusses how taking life too seriously negatively impacts cognitive abilities and offers insights on how to address this issue.

Taking life too seriously is not ambition. According to neuroscience, it is actually making you worse at everything. Door open for coaching at the end of my next free MasterClass. Sign up here!: https://learn.emonthebrain.com/masterclass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emonthebrain?igsh=aG1wNDY0OXZ1c3pi I'm Going on Tour! Here's the link to RSVP for your city! https://laylo.com/emonthebrain/m/2jAoUd?utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3

People in this episode

Host: Emily McDonald

Topics covered

• neuroscience
• seriousness
• cognitive performance
• coaching
• personal development

Keywords

• neuroscience
• seriousness
• cognitive decline
• coaching
• personal growth
• MasterClass
• tour

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