TED: How to stay calm when you know you'll be stressed | Daniel Levitin

The speaker shares a personal story about a stressful night in Montreal, highlighting how stress affects decision-making due to cortisol release. They introduce the concept of a pre-mortem, a proactive approach to anticipate and mitigate potential problems. Practical applications of pre-mortem are discussed, including organizing personal items and preparing for travel. The speaker also delves into medical decision-making, emphasizing the importance of informed consent and understanding the number needed to treat (NNT) for medical procedures. The talk concludes with personal reflections on organization and growth.

How does the narrator suggest organizing personal items to prevent loss?

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What did the narrator learn from their experience about decision-making under stress?

What was the narrator's final takeaway regarding organization and decision-making?