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Prepared to Say No: Mastering the Art of Personal Choice

By Richard E. Cytowic, M.D. on February 4, 2013 in The Fallible Mind

Yes and no are short words often in need of lengthy thought. How will you recognize happiness when it hits you over the head if you have never decided beforehand on what conditions would make you happy? When you have prepared yourself in advance to not want something, it is easy to say no. Read More

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Dr. Richard E. Cytowic, M.D.

Richard E. Cytowic, M.D., is a neurologist best known for bringing synesthesia back to mainstream science. His latest book is Wednesday Is Indigo Blue.

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