“Evolution has geared the human stress response to last about thirty seconds. It's enough time to facilitate fight or flight. Evolution has not adapted our brains or bodies to handle weeks or months of prolonged stress.”
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The Sniper Mind: Eliminate Fear, Deal with Uncertainty, and Make Better Decisions
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