Positive psychology (Part 6) - The three brains

The video discusses three brain centers: thinking, intuitive, and motor. Most people function from one or two centers, leading to inefficiencies. Functioning solely from the motor brain results in hard work without intellectual input, while the thinking brain can lead to unproductive conceptual thinking. Conventional success often lacks intuition. To reach higher potential, one must use all three centers in unison. Environmental factors like school or cults can hinder this balance. The video warns against these traps and encourages following one's true path to maintain a flow state.

What is the risk of functioning solely from the motor brain?

• Being lost in conceptual thinking

• Neglecting work ethic

• Doing hard work without intellectual input

• Becoming overly intellectual

What is a potential downside of functioning only from the thinking brain?

• Being too practical

• Becoming disconnected from reality

• Being overly intuitive

• Lacking work ethic

What is missing in a conventionally successful person who uses both the thinking and motor brain?

• Physical strength

• Intuitive faculties

• Work ethic

• Intellectual capacity

What can happen if someone neglects their independence of thought?

• They are likely to be brainwashed

• They become more creative

• They become more intuitive

• They develop a strong work ethic

How can external influences like school or religious groups affect brain center functioning?

• They enhance all brain centers

• They can cause neglect of certain brain centers

• They improve work ethic

• They increase independence of thought