Mithu Storoni > Quotes

“The mathematician Abraham Wald pointed out the terrible flaw in this logic. He suggested the researchers look at the data they did not have: the planes that hadn’t returned. What if the planes with the bullet holes were able to fly back because of where their bullets struck them? This led to the realization that the parts of the plane that needed reinforcing were those that had no bullet holes in the planes that made it back.”
― Mithu Storoni, Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work

“Stress is when your brain and body change in response to change.”
― Mithu Storoni, Stress-Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body--and Be More Resilient Every Day

“In stress, your body changes your set point and sets it to a higher level to anticipate and prepare for a possible drop in blood pressure.”
― Mithu Storoni, Stress-Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body--and Be More Resilient Every Day

“If you stop doing things that bring you pleasure, while living under chronic stress with a hyperactive emotional brain that keeps you immersed in negativity, your life will descend into a spiral of gloom.”
― Mithu Storoni, Stress-Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body--and Be More Resilient Every Day

“Your emotional instinct is a valuable tool for navigating the nuances of today’s urban environment because your threats tend to come from social interactions, rather than from wild animals.”
― Mithu Storoni, Stress-Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body--and Be More Resilient Every Day

“This is one reason why the worst thing you can do after a stressful situation is to relax. Do anything to stay busy and in the present, but don’t just relax!”
― Mithu Storoni, Stress-Proof: The ultimate guide to living a stress-free life