The Lizardbrain

Got a good read from Seth Godin's blog today.. and here's what caught my attention.

The lizard brain, the voice in the back of the head that wants security and safety--it's not eager to go to a college that might be 'too hard' or 'too good'.


I guess the lizardbrain is basically responsible for fear..


For some people, this maybe fear of speaking up about our "bright" (and most of the time unconventional) ideas for fear of ridicule and failure.  For some, this may be the fear of venturing into business or investing because it's "too risky".  Most of us are afraid of what other people might say or think if we go beyond "normal behavior" or pursue "risky" ventures.  


I personally think that is the basic reason why majority of the population are struggling to get by, and only a small portion of us are "succesful" or rich or famous.  We still have herd mentality amongst us.  Our lizardbrains want the safety and security of being in a "herd", that is why it is so difficult to try to be different. That is why most of us go through a school-work-death path, and that is just sad coz there are boundless opportunities for everyone of us right now.  You just need to go out of your comfort zone and venture out!


You see, we all suffer from fear.  But we must be more fearful of having unfulfilling mediocre lives.  Ask yourself what is it that you really want out of your life and start doing something about it right now!


Now that we know that the lizardbrain exists in us, let's ever be vigilant in fighting it.  Recognize that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.


I'll end this post with a quote from Dr. Seuss (A children's storybook mind you)


“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!”


-Dr. Seuss