John Assaraf

So there's a potential danger here.

So Einstein can dream it.

Frankie's monster is there to protect you just in case.

Now, here's the problem.

Einstein's doing what Einstein's supposed to do.

Imagination's greater than knowledge, right?

Let me imagine, let me come up with how and why and it's possible or let me come up with ways to make it happen.

But the protective side of our brain does the job beautifully and perfectly each time in the form of circuits and neuromodulators or neurochemicals to be able to keep us safe, secure, avoidance of pain, real or imagined.

So here's the problem.

We kind of have this one foot on the gas, but we have one foot on the brake because this part of our brain is just trying to protect us.

Now, here's the problem.

It's not the problem with imagination or coming up with plans and commitments.

It's not the problem that this part of the brain is trying to protect you.

The problem is most people have never been taught what to do when I feel afraid, what to do when I'm, you know,

What are you afraid of?

Well, I'm afraid of being embarrassed.

Okay.

If you're embarrassed, what does it mean?

Well, it means maybe I'm not smart enough.

Maybe I'm not good enough.