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Dr. Bessel van der Kolk: The Body Keeps The Score!

Guest: Bessel van der Kolk • 2022-07-04 • 4.5M views

Trauma researcher, author

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📝 Episode Summary

World's leading trauma expert explains body-mind connection.

🎯 Top Takeaways

  1. Success leaves clues: study those who've achieved what you want
  2. Consistency beats intensity: small actions daily outperform occasional heroics
  3. Fear of failure prevents more success than actual failure ever does
  4. Your environment shapes your trajectory: design your surroundings for success
  5. Focus is a superpower: in a distracted world, concentration wins

💬 Key Quotes

"The body keeps the score. Trauma lives in your tissues, not just your mind."

— Bessel van der Kolk (00:52:18)

🎬 Must-Watch Moments

The Body Keeps The Score

World's leading trauma expert explains

00:51:00 - 00:53:30

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