128. What if Autopilot is Your Greatest Asset (and Not the Enemy)

About this episode

In this episode, Rashmi Schramm, MD, discusses the benefits of viewing autopilot as a supportive tool rather than a mindless state.

I've been thinking about autopilot lately. Because I've found myself in autopilot a few times this week. And I noticed how supportive it feels. In this episode, I flip the narrative on autopilot—the thing we’ve all been told to “get off of.” Instead of seeing it as mindlessness, I invite you to view it as one of your brain’s most intelligent, energy-saving tools. What we're exploring: - Why autopilot is actually a sign of growth and efficiency - How your brain uses automation to...

People in this episode

Host: Rashmi Schramm, MD

Topics covered

• autopilot
• mindfulness
• brain efficiency
• growth
• automation

Keywords

• autopilot
• mindfulness
• brain
• efficiency
• growth
• automation
• energy-saving

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