In Search of Gumption

In Search of Gumption

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In Search of Gumption
Our Mad Need for Validation

Our Mad Need for Validation

And how to prevent Prefrontal Cortex Hijacking

Apr 06, 2025
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Our Mad Need for Validation
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Thanks for asking for what you need. In my last essay, I asked you what I should cover, and 42% of you wanted to learn more about our need for validation.

What a timely choice! (Check the bottom of today’s essay to vote for my next deep dive topic and find more resources).

Also, welcome to all of you new subscribers! Glad to have you here, where I write …

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