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October 2025

Starts, Stops, and the Brain, Part 3A

For a Successful Start, Start with “No” Word Count: 1,498Estimated Read Time: 6 Min. The Brain’s Gatekeeper: How “Resource Guarding” Makes “No” the Key to Success The modern professional landscape often celebrates the “yes-person”— the tireless, “can-do” superstar employee — … Continue reading

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Starts, Stops, and the Brain, Part 2

Starting Line Surge: Why Your Brain Loves New Projects (and What Happens When the Spark Fades) Word Count: 1,618Estimated Read Time: 6 Min. There’s a universally exhilarating feeling that comes with starting something new. Whether it’s a groundbreaking research project, … Continue reading

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Starts, Stops, and the Brain, Part 1

The Prefrontal Paradox: How the Brain’s ‘Executive’ Center Sabotages New Starts Word Count: 1,745Estimated Read Time: 7 Min. Some people are excellent planners but not very good doers.  And some are very good doers but not adept at planning.  Yet, … Continue reading

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