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The Thinking and Feeling Brains

We possess both rational (thinking) and emotional (feeling) brains.

True self-control involves aligning these two aspects, acknowledging that emotions often drive decisions.

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gozdeyesiltas

4 th of January 1990

His style is really direct — kind of like a friend shaking your shoulders and saying, “Get real with yourself.” His work focuses a lot on accepting limitations, handling pain, finding meaning, and letting go of unrealistic expectations.

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