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Quote by Edward Hallowell

“Young people beginning a career need to realize that there are lots of "buses" in life. More often than not, selecting which one to be on determines success or failure, joy or despair.”

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Edward Hallowell

Edward Hallowell is a renowned psychiatrist specializing in the mental health of children and adolescents. His work has significantly contributed to the public's understanding and treatment of ADHD. more

“Fear shuts people down. When you feel safe, your brain is free to soar. When you feel in danger, your brain goes into survival mode, not peak performance mode. Too many people feel unsafe at work, under toxic pressures, and stretched too thin. They are literally about to snap. Within an atmosphere of trust and what I call connection, a supervisor can create conditions under which people's brains can set aside fear and fly high.”

People Brain Danger Survival Atmosphere Soar

Author:Edward Hallowell

“It is the greatest feeling in the world. When we shine, we defy death for the moment. We enter into a state of immersion in the craft we ply, a state in which we become one with what we do.”

World Moments Feelings Shining

Author:Edward Hallowell

“We live in a paradox: connected electronically but disconnected interpersonally. However, when you recognize the problem, you can take steps to correct it. You can create an emotionally connected environment anywhere if you try hard enough.”

Trying Enough Problem Environment Paradox

Author:Edward Hallowell

“I would suggest that excellence occurs in direct proportion to necessary suffering, but in inverse proportion to unnecessary suffering or toxic stress. Connection is the best antidote to unnecessary suffering.”

Suffering Direct Stress Excellence Unnecessary

Author:Edward Hallowell