Chapter 1
The architecture of our emotions
Chapter 2
Mapping your core values
Chapter 3
Navigating the shadow and the light
Chapter 4
Dreams, fears, and the road ahead
Ch 4 · Dreams, fears, and the road ahead
myhiddendepths Your brain is not hardwired; it can physically change and grow throughout your entire life.
Fun Fact
Brain rewiring: Every time you learn a new fact or skill, your brain physically changes by creating new connections.
myhiddendepths Understanding the biological purpose of fear can help us cooperate with it rather than fight it.
Glossary
courage (noun)
The ability to do something that frightens one. In 1955, Rosa Parks demonstrated this quiet strength by refusing to surrender her seat on a Montgomery bus.
The ability to do something that frightens one. In 1955, Rosa Parks demonstrated this quiet strength by refusing to surrender her seat on a Montgomery bus.
Quiz
Which Stanford psychologist conducted the pioneering research on fixed versus growth mindsets?
BETA
myhiddendepths Swipe through your deepest feelings to discover the quiet power of your untamed spirit.
Quiz
Which part of the brain shuts down during REM sleep, allowing bizarre dreams to occur?
Quiz
How did scientists view the adult brain prior to the discovery of neuroplasticity in the late 20th century?
Quiz
What is the scientific term for the brain's ability to physically change and adapt throughout life?
Quiz
Which two hormones are primarily released during the fight-or-flight response?