đŸ©¶ 3. Your Brain’s Secret

”Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” — Aristotle

Juan Carlos Sánchez📚
4 min readMar 31, 2024
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Have you ever wondered what makes the minds of world leaders and successful entrepreneurs seem so extraordinary?

It turns out that the way we all think, whether you’re a big shot or just starting, is pretty much the same. Mojitos in Malaga aren’t just for the rich and famous—they’re a refreshing experience we can all enjoy.

The Journey of Thought

Imagine your brain is on a journey, starting with something as simple as a sound or a sight. This is like the spark that lights up your brain’s engine. The thalamus, acting like a traffic cop, gets the signal and quickly checks in with the hippocampus — the brain’s library of memories — to figure out what’s going on. Then, like a passionate artist, the amygdala splashes an emotional color on the whole thing based on your past or even your dreams.

Read it again; this is the key point to understand my message.

The amygdala splashes an emotional color on the whole thing based on your past

Finally, this rich, colorful thought goes to the prefrontal cortex — you, taking the steering wheel.

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Juan Carlos Sánchez📚

🔎 Exploring Leadership and Digital Transformation. Bridging the Gap between Technology, Business, and People.