557: How to Outthink Fear with Dr. Mark McLaughlin

Neurosurgeon and author Mark McLaughlin shares the science of fear and what to do about it.

You'll Learn:

1) How fear affects our decision-making

2) How to manage your fears effectively

3) The two techniques to help you outthink your fears

About Mark:

Mark McLaughlin is a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon, a national media commentator, author of the book Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon’s Quest to Outthink Fear, and acclaimed keynote speaker.

He is the founder of Princeton Brain and Spine Care where he practices surgery focusing on trigeminal neuralgia and cervical spine surgery. McLaughlin is also a thought leader in performance enhancement and physician hospital relations.

• Book: Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon's Quest to Out-Think Fear
• Website: MarkMcLaughlinMD.com

Items Mentioned in the Show

• App: Ten Percent Happier
• Book: Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge by Edward Wilson
• Book: 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story by Dan Harris
• Book: Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews
• Personality: Camillo Golgi
• Personality: Rene Descartes
• Personality: Sanjay Gupta
• Personality: Santiago Ramon y Cajal
• Planners: Franklin Planner
• System: Cartesian Coordinate system
• System: David Allen-Filing System
• Term: Consilience
• University: William & Mary

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