Quote by Daniel Goleman

The emotional brain responds to an event more quickly than the thinking brain.

The emotional brain responds to an event more quickly than t

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This quote suggests that our emotional responses are often faster and more instinctual than our logical thinking processes. When we encounter a situation or event, our emotions tend to kick in immediately, influencing our initial reactions before they are consciously moderated by rational thought. This highlights the power and swiftness of our emotional brain, which can sometimes bypass logical reasoning and shape our perceptions and behaviors before we have a chance to think things through.

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