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Hiya. This article popped back up in my feed this morning. I do love it. Thank you! May I add a sub-provocation. “Neck down” is a great metaphor with hammer like impact to remember the nervous system has to waggle a body to work out the world out there. But like a hammer it can miss the nail. A shout out (as you reference) for the face which is above the neck and gets more attention! Speaking and emoting facially are so like walking or gesturing. Don’t forget what’s above the neck too!

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Great point not to ignore facial expressions

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Aug 12Liked by Todd Kashdan

Love the way you explain things and write

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Better than any hall mark card. Thanks Daniel 🙏

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Best line I heard was from you Todd: “Systems kick willpower’s ass.” One question I had, though, is how those in the micro-brewing industry reconcile the science that says no amount of alcohol can be considered 'healthy' while tirelessly working in an industry that promotes alcohol consumption. Interestingly, there seems to be zero cognitive dissonance, which many others describe when promoting health and wellness.

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Thanks! Great question.

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